Benefice

Definition of Benefice

Ben´e`fice

n.	1.
	1.	A favor or benefit.
	2.	(Feudal Law) An estate in lands; a fief.
	3.	An ecclesiastical living and church preferment, as in the Church of England; a church endowed with a revenue for the maintenance of divine service. See Advowson.
v. t.	1.	To endow with a benefice. [imp. & p. p. Beneficed.]

Related Words

beneficiary, donee, dower, ecclesiastical benefice, endow

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