benefice

Example Sentences

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The church, she says, is one of 15 in the benefice.

From BBC • Jul. 16, 2023

The benefice of Middleton was merged with neighbouring Great Henny.

From BBC • Jul. 16, 2023

Its marble lions gaze out with dignity over trash and traffic alike, and the lofty portico proclaims the institution's origins in the heady days of 19th century hope and public benefice.

From Time Magazine Archive

Swift was lucky to be left with a dreary benefice in Dublin, the deanship of St. Patrick's Cathedral.

From Time Magazine Archive

The act of becoming vacant, or the state of being vacant; Ð specifically used for the state of a benefice becoming void by the death, deprivation, or resignation of the incumbent.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah