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Beneficial

Definition:

Beneficial is an adjective that refers to something advantageous or helpful.

Senses and Usages:

  1. General sense:

    When used in a general sense, beneficial describes anything that has a positive impact or brings advantages.

    Example sentences:
    - Regular exercise is beneficial for improving overall health.
    - Eating nutritious food is beneficial for maintaining a balanced diet.

  2. Legal sense:

    In a legal context, beneficial is used to describe possession of or enjoyment of something, often in contrast with rights that are held on behalf of someone else.

    Example sentences:
    - The tenant has the beneficial use of the property for the duration of the lease.
    - The charity holds the beneficial interest in the donated funds.

  3. Accounting sense:

    Beneficial is also used in accounting to describe the ownership or entitlement to the benefits or profits of an asset or investment.

    Example sentences:
    - As a shareholder, you will be entitled to the beneficial dividends of the company.
    - The trust fund beneficiaries received their beneficial interest payments.

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