| a. | 1. | Conferring benefits; useful; profitable; helpful; advantageous; serviceable; contributing to a valuable end; - followed by to. |
| 2. | (Law) Receiving, or entitled to have or receive, advantage, use, or benefit; | |
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| Adj. | 1. | beneficial - promoting or enhancing well-being; "an arms limitation agreement beneficial to all countries"; "the beneficial effects of a temperate climate"; "the experience was good for her" Synonyms: good |
| 2. | beneficial - tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health; "beneficial effects of a balanced diet"; "a good night's sleep"; "the salutary influence of pure air" |
BENEFICIAL. Of advantage, profit or interest; as the wife has a beneficial interest in property held by a trustee for her. Vide Cestui que trust.
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