Benefice
noun
A permanent job, especially one in the church, which provides a regular income.
He held an important benefice in the local church.
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- hold a benefice
- benefice in the church
noun
A privilege or profit provided by office or position.
The local lord took advantage of his benefice.
Often appears as...
- take advantage of benefice
- obtain benefice
noun
A permanent job, especially one in the church, which provides a regular income.
He held an important benefice in the local church.
Often appears as...
- hold a benefice
- benefice in the church
noun
A privilege or profit provided by office or position.
The local lord took advantage of his benefice.
Often appears as...
- take advantage of benefice
- obtain benefice
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Church Employment
Relates to jobs within a religious institution often associated with the Christian church.
After his ordination, he was granted a benefice at Saint Mary's parish.
Pro Tip 2/3Income Source
Not just a role, but includes financial support, such as housing or a stipend.
His benefice provided him with a small rectory to live in near the chapel.
Pro Tip 3/3Historic Term
The word has medieval origins, when the church was a central part of community life.
The bishopric came with a benefice, which was substantial during medieval times.
Pro Tip 1/3Church Employment
Relates to jobs within a religious institution often associated with the Christian church.
After his ordination, he was granted a benefice at Saint Mary's parish.
Pro Tip 2/3Income Source
Not just a role, but includes financial support, such as housing or a stipend.
His benefice provided him with a small rectory to live in near the chapel.
Pro Tip 3/3Historic Term
The word has medieval origins, when the church was a central part of community life.
The bishopric came with a benefice, which was substantial during medieval times.
Pro Tip 1/3Church Employment
Relates to jobs within a religious institution often associated with the Christian church.
After his ordination, he was granted a benefice at Saint Mary's parish.
Pro Tip 2/3Income Source
Not just a role, but includes financial support, such as housing or a stipend.
His benefice provided him with a small rectory to live in near the chapel.
Pro Tip 3/3Historic Term
The word has medieval origins, when the church was a central part of community life.
The bishopric came with a benefice, which was substantial during medieval times.
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