Advowson
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ədˈvaʊ.z(ə)n/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Advowson is a noun meaning (UK, ecclesiastical law) The right to present a nominee to a vacant ecclesiastical benefice or church office.
Meaning
(UK, ecclesiastical law) The right to present a nominee to a vacant ecclesiastical benefice or church office.
Example Sentences
Advowson is the right to appoint the incumbent clergy of a parish, so three advowsons meant three incumbents.
The advowson of the parsonages of Sempringham and Tirington, being the right of his father, he [St. Gilbert] was presented by him [his father] to those united livings, in 1123.
Word Forms
- advowsons
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include avowry, advowry, presentation, admission, avowance, ex-voto.
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