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 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.
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            Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his
            benefits.                             --Ps. ciii. 2.
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   2. Whatever promotes prosperity and personal happiness, or
      adds value to property; advantage; profit.
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            Men have no right to what is not for their benefit.
                                                  --Burke.
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   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.
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   4. Beneficence; liberality. [Obs.] --Webster (1623).
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   5. pl. Natural advantages; endowments; accomplishments. [R.]
      "The benefits of your own country." --Shak.
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   {Benefit of clergy}. (Law) See under {Clergy}.
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   Syn: Profit; service; use; avail. See {Advantage}.
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