Bible Encyclopedias
Benefice Elective

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

is a term used to designate a benefice to which the clerk in orders of it is elected. Such are generally in the gift of the two. great English universities, or sometimes in that of the parishioners.

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Benefice Elective'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​b/benefice-elective.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.