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Benefice
see synonyms of beneficeNoun
Verb
2. benefice
endow with a benefice
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Benefice
see synonyms of beneficenoun
1. Christianity
an endowed Church office yielding an income to its holder; a Church living
2.
the property or revenue attached to such an office
3.
(in feudal society) a tenement (piece of land) held by a vassal from a landowner on easy terms or free, esp in return for military support
See also vassalageverb
4. (transitive)
to provide with a benefice
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Benefice
see synonyms of benefice noun
1.
land held by a feudal tenant for services rendered the owner
2.
an endowed church office providing a living for a vicar, rector, etc.
3.
its income
verb transitiveWord forms: ˈbeneficed or ˈbeneficing
4.
to provide with a benefice
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Benefice
see synonyms of beneficen.
1. Ecclesiastical
a. A church office endowed with fixed capital assets that provide a living.
b. The revenue from such assets.
2. A landed estate granted in feudal tenure.
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