ADVOWSON


Meaning of ADVOWSON in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ əd-ˈvau̇-z ə n ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English avoueson, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin advocation-, advocatio, from Latin, act of calling, from advocare

Date: 14th century

: the right in English law of presenting a nominee to a benefice

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