| n. | 1. | A gift; a largess; a gratuity; a present. |
| 2. | (Eccl. Law) A benefice conferred on a person by the founder or patron, without either presentation or institution by the ordinary, or induction by his orders. See the Note under Benefice, | |
| a. | 1. | Vested or vesting by donation; |
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