Associations to the word «Benefice»
Noun
- Bishopric
- Rectory
- Fief
- Tithe
- Plurality
- Clergy
- Vicar
- Taunton
- Parish
- Patronage
- Papacy
- Archdeacon
- Cleric
- Incumbent
- Vassal
- Rector
- Layman
- Diocese
- Legate
- Parishioner
- Evangelist
- Prelate
- Curate
- Canon
- Bartholomew
- Patron
- Clergyman
- Steeple
- Boniface
- Livre
- Pope
- Charlemagne
- Marston
- Parson
- Oswald
- Revenue
- Cure
- Priory
- Presentation
- Mallet
- Baptist
- Censure
- Living
- Indulgence
- Cardinal
- Wells
- Compton
- Thorpe
- Wilfrid
- Trinity
- Bassett
- Bishop
- Chaplain
- Abbot
- Canterbury
- Archbishop
- Chancery
- Abbey
- Church
- Avignon
- Padua
- Tenth
- Priest
- Priesthood
- Aston
- St
- Clement
- Cathedral
- Abbe
- Saviour
- Appointment
- Sutton
Adjective
Wiktionary
BENEFICE, noun. Land granted to a priest in a church that has a source of income attached to it.
BENEFICE, noun. (obsolete) A favour or benefit.
BENEFICE, noun. (feudal law) An estate in lands; a fief.
BENEFICE, verb. To bestow a benefice upon
Dictionary definition
BENEFICE, noun. An endowed church office giving income to its holder.
BENEFICE, verb. Endow with a benefice.
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