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. ]
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits. Ps. ciii. 2. [ 1913 Webster ]
Men have no right to what is not for their benefit. Burke. [ 1913 Webster ]
Benefit of clergy. (Law)
v. t.
I will repent of the good, wherewith I said I would benefit them. Jer. xviii. 10. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i. To gain advantage; to make improvement; to profit;
n. One who confers a benefit; -- also, one who receives a benefit. [ 1913 Webster ]
. A society or association formed for mutual insurance, as among tradesmen or in labor unions, to provide for relief in sickness, old age, and for the expenses of burial. Usually called