Benefit

Benefit
Benefit Ben"e*fit, n. [OE. benefet, benfeet, bienfet, F. bienfait, fr. L. benefactum; bene well (adv. of bonus good) + factum, p. p. of facere to do. See {Bounty}, and {Fact}.] 1. An act of kindness; a favor conferred. [1913 Webster]

Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits. --Ps. ciii. 2. [1913 Webster]

2. Whatever promotes prosperity and personal happiness, or adds value to property; advantage; profit. [1913 Webster]

Men have no right to what is not for their benefit. --Burke. [1913 Webster]

3. A theatrical performance, a concert, or the like, the proceeds of which do not go to the lessee of the theater or to the company, but to some individual actor, or to some charitable use. [1913 Webster]

4. Beneficence; liberality. [Obs.] --Webster (1623). [1913 Webster]

5. pl. Natural advantages; endowments; accomplishments. [R.] ``The benefits of your own country.'' --Shak. [1913 Webster]

{Benefit of clergy}. (Law) See under {Clergy}. [1913 Webster]

Syn: Profit; service; use; avail. See {Advantage}. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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