Advowson

[әd'vajzәn]

Definition

(noun.) the right in English law of presenting a nominee to a vacant ecclesiastical benefice.

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Definition

(n.) The right of presenting to a vacant benefice or living in the church. [Originally, the relation of a patron (advocatus) or protector of a benefice, and thus privileged to nominate or present to it.]

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Definition

n. the right of patronage or presentation to a church benefice.—n. Advowee′ one who has the right of advowson.

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