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benefice

/ˈbɛn.ɪ.fɪs/

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noun

/ˈbɛn.ɪ.fɪs/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее церковную должность с доходом, обычно в религиозном или церковном контексте.

A noun referring to an endowed church office that provides income to its holder, typically in a religious or ecclesiastical context.

  1. Church officeC2formalbritish

    A permanent church appointment or position that provides its holder with a fixed income, typically from land or other sources.

    ruЦерковная должность

    • The priest was granted a benefice in the rural parish.
    • Historically, a benefice was often tied to a specific estate.
    • He held the benefice for over thirty years.

    Synonymsliving

Forms
  • benefices plural form
  • benefices' possessive plural form
  • benefice's possessive singular form

verb

/ˈbɛn.ɪ.fɪs/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревший глагол, означающий даровать кому-либо бенефиций или предоставить церковный приход или духовную должность.

An archaic verb meaning to bestow a benefice upon someone, or to grant a church living or ecclesiastical office.

  1. Endow with a beneficeC2formalbritish

    To grant a church office or living to a clergyman, providing them with an income.

    ruНаделить бенефицием

    • The bishop decided to benefice the newly ordained priest.
    • He was beneficed by the cathedral chapter after years of service.
    • The wealthy patron sought to benefice a local vicar.

    Synonymscollateinstitutepresent