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Meaning of benefice

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

benefice

Pronunciation:/ˈbɛnɪfɪs/

noun

Definitions

  1. Land granted to a priest in a church that has a source of income attached to it.

  2. A favour or benefit.

  3. (feudal law) An estate in lands; a fief.

verb

Definitions

  1. To bestow a benefice upon