noun
benefice
Benefice (noun) means Land granted to a priest in a church that has a source of income attached to it.
noun
1
Land granted to a priest in a church that has a source of income attached to it.
2
A favour or benefit.
3
An estate in lands; a fief.
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Etymology
From Old French benefice, from Latin beneficium.
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What is the meaning of benefice?
"benefice" (noun) means land granted to a priest in a church that has a source of income attached to it.
What are the different meanings of benefice?
"benefice" has 3 main meanings: 1. Land granted to a priest in a church that has a source of income attached to it; 2. A favour or benefit; 3. An estate in lands; a fief.