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benefice

Syllabification: (ben·e·fice)
Pronunciation: /ˈbenəfis/
Definition of benefice

noun

  • a permanent Church appointment, typically that of a rector or vicar, for which property and income are provided in respect of pastoral duties.

Derivatives

beneficed

adjective

Origin:

Middle English: via Old French from Latin beneficium 'favor, support', from bene 'well' + facere 'do'

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