advowson

English

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman avouson, from Latin advocātiō. Doublet of advocation.

Noun

advowson (plural advowsons)

  1. (Britain, law) The right of presenting to a vacant benefice or living in the church.

References
  • advowson in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.
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