benefice

/ˈbɛnəfəs/

Other forms: benefices; beneficed

Definitions of benefice

1. noun

   an endowed church office giving income to its holder
   synonyms: ecclesiastical benefice

   types:

   sinecure

   a benefice to which no spiritual or pastoral duties are attached

   type of:

   church property, spirituality, spiritualty

   property or income owned by a church
2. verb

   endow with a benefice
   type of:

   dower, endow

   furnish with an endowment