benefice

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈbɛnɪfɪs/

Noun

obsolete

Land granted to a priest in a church that has a source of income attached to it. / (obsolete) A favour or benefit. / (feudal law) An estate in lands; a fief.

Japanese Meaning

聖職者に付与され、収入源が伴う教会のための土地。 / （旧義）恩恵、利益。 / 封建制度における領地、封土。

What is this buttons?

The ancient benefice provided the parish priest with enough income to maintain the church and support his family.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

その古い聖職者に与えられた土地は、教会の維持や家族の生活を支えるのに十分な収入を彼に与えた。

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Sense（1）

Land granted to a priest in a church that has a source of income attached to it.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

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Sense（2）

(obsolete) A favour or benefit.

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Sense（3）

(feudal law) An estate in lands; a fief.

benefices

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