Definition of Beneficiary

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Beneficiary -- A person who may be eligible to receive or is receiving benefits under an insurance policy other than a policyholder.

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beneficiary -- the person designated to receive funds in a trust account or an insurance policy.

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Beneficiary -- 1. In the case of a letter of credit, the individual or company who is entitled to draw or demand payment under its terms.

2. In the case of insurance, the person entitled to take the proceeds.

3. The person for whose benefit a contract, or trust, or will is executed or enforced.



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