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A system in which gifts of land were given to a priest in the medieval Church when they were appointed in order to provide for everyday expenses.

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Q: What was the benefice system?
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Is in possession as of a benefice?

Yes, it is appropriate to say, 'in possession of a benefice'.


Benefice in a sentence?

A benefice is a permanent Church appointment, which serves as a reward for services rendered. A sample sentence is: "The old man was granted a benefice for his years of service to the Church".


What is the adjective of benefice?

benefic, beneficent.


How old is stregone benefice?

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What is advowson?

Advowson is the right of presenting to a vacant benefice or living in the church.


What is advowsonage?

Advowsonage is another word for advowson, the right of presenting to a vacant benefice or living in the church.


What is an advowee?

An advowee is a person who has an advowson, a right to present to a vacant benefice or to live within a church.


What do you call land granted to a clergyman as part of his benefice?

Church land granted to clergymen is referred to as a glebe.


Pluralistic means that your religion is?

the holding by a single person of more than one ecclesiastical benefice or office


What is the meaning of coadjutor?

One who aids another; an assistant; a coworker., The assistant of a bishop or of a priest holding a benefice.


What is an annate?

An annate (or annat) is the first year's profits of a Catholic benefice, as traditionally paid directly to the Pope.


What is annation?

An annate (or annat) is the first year's profits of a Catholic benefice, as traditionally paid directly to the Pope.