Simplex Beneficium
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Black's (1910)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
In ecclesiastical law. A minor dignity in a cathedral or collegiate church, or any other ecclesiastical benefice, as distinguished from a cure of souls. It may therefore be held with any parochial cure, without coming under the prohibitions against pluralities. SIMPLEX COMMENDATIO NON OBLIgat. A simple recommendation does not bind. Dig. 4. 3. 37; 2 Kent, Comm. 485; Broom, Leg. Max. (3d London Ed.) 700; 4 Taunt. 488; 16 Q. B. 282, 283; Cro. Jac. 4; 5 Johns. (N. Y.) 354; 4 Barb. (N. Y.) 95.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
In ecclesiastical law. A minor dignity in a cathedral or eollegiate church, or any other ecclesiastical benefice, as distinguished from a cure of souls. It may therefore be held with any parochial cure, without coming under the prohibitions against pluralities. Wharton.
Defined under Simplex in Black's Law Dictionary.