beneficiary (Meaning)
beneficiary (n)
the recipient of funds or other benefits
the semantic role of the intended recipient who benefits from the happening denoted by the verb in the clause
beneficiary (a)
having or arising from a benefice
beneficiary (a.)
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.
beneficiary (n.)
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.
Synonyms & Antonyms of beneficiary
beneficiary Sentence Examples
- The beneficiaries of the life insurance policy were her two children.
- The primary beneficiary of the trust was the testator's spouse.
- The will designated several charities as beneficiaries.
- The income from the estate was distributed equally to the beneficiaries.
- The beneficiaries received a lump sum payment upon the settlor's death.
- The trustee had a duty to act in the best interests of the beneficiaries.
- The beneficiaries were entitled to inspect the trust documents.
- The court appointed a guardian ad litem to represent the interests of the minor beneficiaries.
- The beneficiaries requested an accounting from the trustee.
- The beneficiaries filed a lawsuit against the trustee for mismanagement of the trust.
FAQs About the word beneficiary
the recipient of funds or other benefits, the semantic role of the intended recipient who benefits from the happening denoted by the verb in the clause, having
heir, grantee, assignee,claimant,devisee, legatee, successor, heiress, inheritor,heir at law
No antonyms found.
The beneficiaries of the life insurance policy were her two children.
The primary beneficiary of the trust was the testator's spouse.
The will designated several charities as beneficiaries.
The income from the estate was distributed equally to the beneficiaries.
