| 单词 | benefit |
| 释义 | ben·e·fit n 1: something that provides an advantage or gain; specif: an enhancement of property value, enjoyment of facilities, or increase in general prosperity arising from a public improvement general benefit: a benefit to the community at large resulting from a public improvement special benefit: a benefit from a public improvement that directly enhances the value of particular property and is not shared by the community at large ◇ In proceedings for a partial taking for the purpose of a public improvement, the condemning authority may use a special benefit to the remaining land as a set-off against the landowner's damages for the taking. 2 in the civil law of Louisiana: a right esp. that serves to limit a person's liability benefit of dis·cus·sion: the right of a surety being sued to compel the suing creditor to sue the principal first benefit of di·vi·sion: the right of a surety being sued to compel the suing creditor to also sue the cosureties; also: the right of the surety to be liable only for his or her proportionate share of the debt benefit of inventory: the right of an heir to be held liable for the debts of the estate only to the extent of the assets in the estate ◇ The heir obtains the benefit of inventory by having a qualified public officer (as a notary public) make an inventory of the assets in the estate within the time period set by statute. 3 a: financial help in time of disability, sickness, old age, or unemployment b: payment or service provided for under an annuity, pension plan, or insurance policy see also death benefit c: fringe benefit benefit vb |
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