Definition of Beneficiary

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Beneficiary

Holding some office or valuable possession, in subordination to another; holding under a feudal or other superior; having a dependent and secondary possession.

Bestowed as a gratuity; as, beneficiary gifts.

A feudatory or vassal; hence, one who holds a benefice and uses its proceeds.

One who receives anything as a gift; one who receives a benefit or advantage; esp. one who receives help or income from an educational fund or a trust estate.

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Beneficiary Translations

beneficiary in German is Nutzniessern
beneficiary in Swedish is betalningsmottagare

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