advowson

Noun

Meaning

The right of presenting to a vacant benefice or living in the church. [Originally, the relation of a patron (advocatus) or protector of a benefice, and thus privileged to nominate or present to it.]

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

deanery diocese bishopric living charge cure chaplain episcopate archbishopric chaplaincy curacy episcopacy benefice incumbency vicarage
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Hypernyms

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Close letter words and terms

advowee advowrer advowry advowsonage advowtry advoyer