English dictionary
advowson
/&/d'v/AU/z/@/n/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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the right in English law of presenting a nominee to a vacant ecclesiastical benefice
Source: WordNet 3.0
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The right of presenting to a vacant benefice or living in the church. [Originally, the relation of a patron (<i>advocatus</i>) or protector of a benefice, and thus privileged to nominate or present to it.]
Source: webster1913