English dictionary
commendam
/k/@/'m/E/nd/&/m/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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A vacant living or benefice commended to a cleric (usually a bishop) who enjoyed the revenue until a pastor was provided. A living so held was said to be held <i>in commendam</i>. The practice was abolished by law in 1836.
Source: webster1913