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ben·e·fice I. \ˈbenəfə̇s\ noun (plural benefic·es \-fə̇sə̇z, -ˌfis-\) Etymology: Middle English (also, “favor, advantage, benefit”), from Middle French, from Medieval Latin, Late Latin, & Latin; Medieval Latin beneficium ecclesiastical and feudal benefice, Late Latin, right, benefit, from Latin, kindness, favor, support, promotion, from beneficus + -ium 1. : an ecclesiastical post or office to which property or a determined revenue is attached (as a rectory, vicarage, or perpetual curacy) 2. : a feudal estate in lands : fief; specifically : an estate granted for life only and held on the mere good pleasure of the donor 3. : gift < a benefice of love — Amy Lowell > II. transitive verb (beneficed ; beneficed ; beneficing \-fə̇siŋ, -ˌfis-\ ; benefic·es) Etymology: Middle English beneficen, from benefice, n. : to endow or invest with a benefice < a beneficed clergyman > |