benefit of clergy

ریشه

From Middle English 'benefit of clergie', influenced by Latin 'beneficium' (benefit) and Old French 'clergie' (clergy).

مثال

• During the Middle Ages, the benefit of clergy provided certain legal protections to members of the clergy.
• The benefit of clergy allowed clerics to avoid harsh punishments in secular courts.
• The privilege of benefit of clergy was gradually abolished in many European countries.