Word: Advowson
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Middle English (in the sense ‘patronage of a religious house or benefice’, with the obligation to defend it and speak for it): from Old French avoeson, from Latin advocatio(n-), from advocare ‘summon’ (see advocate)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ədˈvaʊzn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
(in ecclesiastical law) the right to recommend a member of the Anglican clergy for a vacant benefice, or to make such an appointment.
Short Definition:(in ecclesiastical law) right to recommend member of Anglican clergy for vacant benefice
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