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

Besides the sippin' and the stars, Austin happens to have one of the lowest costs of living of any metropolitan area in the nation, a benefice not lost on University of Texas graduates.

From Time Magazine Archive

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

Charles and Louis defeat Lothair at, 150.Forfeiture, nature, 226-227; case of Arnold Atton, 227-228.Formula, for commendation, 205-206; for grant of a benefice, 207-210;for grant of immunity to a bishop, 211-212.France,

From A Source Book of Medi?val History Documents Illustrative of European Life and Institutions from the German Invasions to the Renaissance by Ogg, Frederic Austin