advowson

(ad vo̵u′zən)

noun

Eng. Law the right to name the holder of a church benefice

Origin: ME avoueson < OFr < L advocatio, a summoning, calling to: see advocate

See advowson in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The right in English ecclesiastical law of presentation to a vacant benefice.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English avouson

Origin: , from Old French avoeson

Origin: , from Medieval Latin advocātia

Origin: , from Latin advocātiō, a summoning

Origin: , from advocāre, to summon; see advocate

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