Benefice

noun

/ˈbɛnɪfɪs/

Word Frequency: 0.2

Definitions

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

2.nounA favour or benefit.

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

4.verbTo bestow a benefice upon

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