ADVOWSON


Meaning of ADVOWSON in English

[ əd'vaʊz(ə)n ]

■ noun Brit. (in ecclesiastical law) the right to recommend a member of the Anglican clergy for a vacant benefice, or to make such an appointment.

Origin

ME: from OFr. avoeson , from L. advocatio(n-) , from advocare (see advocate ).

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