annates

British  

/ ˈæneɪts, -əts /

plural noun

1. RC Church the first year's revenue of a see, an abbacy, or a minor benefice, paid to the pope

---

Etymology

Origin of annates

C16: plural of French annate, from Medieval Latin annāta, from Latin annus year

---

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

annates

Tribute in the shape of annates went next; the appellate jurisdiction was now to follow.

From The Divorce of Catherine of Aragon The Story as Told by the Imperial Ambassadors Resident at the Court of Henry VIII by J.A. Froude

The power of appointment to high ecclesiastical positions was divided, annates were confirmed, and in general a considerable increase of the authority of the Curia was established.

From The Age of the Reformation by Preserved Smith

The right to receive annates subsequently became a regular claim of the popes.

From Works of Martin Luther With Introductions and Notes (Volume I) by Martin Luther

However, the exercise of the pope’s right of provision still left considerable scope for papal intervention, and the pope retained the annates.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 7 "Columbus" to "Condottiere" by Various

In England the collection and payment of annates to the pope was prohibited in 1531 by statute.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 2 "Anjar" to "Apollo" by Various

Random Word

Spin the wheel and learn a new word!

---