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term:<\/p>\n

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n<\/p><\/dt>\n

1<\/b> :<\/b> something that provides an advantage or gain
;specif<\/i>
:<\/b> an enhancement of property value, enjoyment of facilities, or increase in general prosperity arising from a public improvement <\/p>\n

general benefit<\/b>
:<\/b> a benefit to the community at large resulting from a public improvement <\/p>\n

special benefit<\/b>
:<\/b> a benefit from a public improvement that directly enhances the value of particular property and is not shared by the community at large NOTE: 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. <\/i>
2<\/b> in the civil law of Louisiana<\/i>
:<\/b> a right esp. that serves to limit a person’s liability <\/p>\n

benefit of dis·cus·sion<\/b>
:<\/b> the right of a surety being sued to compel the suing creditor to sue the principal first <\/p>\n

benefit of di·vi·sion<\/b>
:<\/b> the right of a surety being sued to compel the suing creditor to also sue the cosureties
;also<\/i>
:<\/b> the right of the surety to be liable only for his or her proportionate share of the debt <\/p>\n

benefit of inventory<\/b>
:<\/b> 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 NOTE: 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. <\/i>
3 a<\/b> :<\/b> financial help in time of disability, sickness, old age, or unemployment
b<\/b> :<\/b> payment or service provided for under an annuity, pension plan, or insurance policy see also death benefit<\/a>
c<\/b> :<\/b> fringe benefit <\/a>
benefit vb<\/i>
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Source: Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law \u00a91996. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. Published under license with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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