VALOR BENEFICIORUM
\vˈalə bˈɛnɪfˌɪsi͡əɹəm], \vˈalə bˈɛnɪfˌɪsiəɹəm], \v_ˈa_l_ə b_ˈɛ_n_ɪ_f_ˌɪ_s_iə_ɹ_ə_m]\
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L. Lat. The value of every ecclesiastical benefice and preferment, according to which the first fruits aud tenths are collected and paid. It is commonly called the "king's books," by which the clergy are at present rated. 2 Steph. Comm. 533; Wharton.
By Henry Campbell Black