advowson

Noun

The right in English law of presenting a nominee to a vacant ecclesiastical benefice.

ریشه

From Old French 'advouson', from Latin 'advocatio' meaning 'summoning'.

مثال

• The advowson of the church was held by the local lord.
• The bishop exercised his advowson to fill the vacant position.
• The advowson was a significant power in medieval times.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Exercised advowson Transfer of advowson Advowson of the church