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beneficiary

The correct spelling is beneficiary.

How to pronounce beneficiary

/ˌbɛn.əˈfɪʃ.əɹ.i/
noun

IPA: /ˌbɛn.əˈfɪʃ.əɹ.i/

Say it like: Ben-efi-sha-ree

The correct spelling is beneficiary. One who benefits or receives an advantage. For example: "You are the lucky beneficiary of this special offer."

Usage Examples

You are the lucky beneficiary of this special offer.

If any beneficiary does not survive the Settlor for a period of 30 days then the Trustee shall distribute that beneficiary’s share to the surviving beneficiaries by right of representation.

beneficiary gifts

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.One who benefits or receives an advantage.
  2. 2.One who benefits from the distribution, especially of an estate.
  3. 3.One who benefits from the payout of an insurance policy.

adjective

  1. 1.Holding some office or valuable possession, in subordination to another; holding under a feudal or other superior; having a dependent and secondary possession.
  2. 2.Bestowed as a gratuity.

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