Associations to the word «Advowson»

Wiktionary

ADVOWSON, noun. (British) (legal) The right of presenting to a vacant benefice or living in the church.

Dictionary definition

ADVOWSON, noun. The right in English law of presenting a nominee to a vacant ecclesiastical benefice.

Wise words

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