advowson
the right of presentation of a candidate to a benefice or church office.
Origin of advowson
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It long held lands in the isle of Sheppey, as well as the advowson of the church of Eastchurch, in the same island.
Belgium | George W. T. (George William Thomson) OmondIn the case of an advowson, the use is public, and the right cannot be turned to any private benefit or emolument.
Select Speeches of Daniel Webster | Daniel Websteradvowson, ad-vow′zun, n. the right of patronage or presentation to a church benefice.
The advowson was held by the Fitzwalters, and after passing through various hands came to the Crown in 1633.
Bygone London | Frederick RossThe Benefices Act 1898, however, now prohibits the grant of a lease of an advowson.
British Dictionary definitions for advowson
/ (ədˈvaʊzən) /
English ecclesiastical law the right of presentation to a vacant benefice
Origin of advowson
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