Advowson Definition

ăd-vouzən
noun
The right in English ecclesiastical law of presentation to a vacant benefice.
American Heritage
The right to name the holder of a church benefice.
Webster's New World

(UK, law) The right of presenting to a vacant benefice or living in the church.

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Other Word Forms of Advowson

Noun

Singular:
advowson
Plural:
advowsons

Origin of Advowson

  • Middle English avouson from Old French avoeson from Medieval Latin advocātia from Latin advocātiō a summoning from advocāre to summon advocate

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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