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benefice

The correct spelling is benefice.

How to pronounce benefice

noun

IPA: /ˈbɛnɪfɪs/

Say it like: Ben-efi-se

The correct spelling is benefice. Land granted to a priest in a church that has a source of income attached to it.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Land granted to a priest in a church that has a source of income attached to it.
  2. 2.A favour or benefit.
  3. 3.(feudal law) An estate in lands; a fief.

verb

  1. 1.To bestow a benefice upon

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