generalized reciprocity, n.All

Generalized reciprocity is reciprocity in which partners give without the expectation of immediate or equal return.

Generalized reciprocity is concerned with pure altruism such as that between a parent and child where there is no expectation of return.

Generalized reciprocity is reciprocity in which transactions are putatively altruistic, transactions on the line of assistance given and, if possible and necessary, assistance returned.