benefice

Example Sentences

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The benefice of Middleton was merged with neighbouring Great Henny.

From BBC • Jul. 16, 2023

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

From BBC • Jul. 16, 2023

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

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

He obtained some time ago, as I lament to say has frequently been done, a benefice in the church without being an ecclesiastic.

From The Huguenot: (Volumes I-III) A Tale of the French Protestants. by James, G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford)