adj a tenure by which a religious corporation holds lands given to them and their successors forever, usually on condition of praying for the soul of the donor and his heirs;
called also tenure by free alms.
adj a tenure by which a religious corporation holds lands given to them and their successors forever, usually on condition of praying for the soul of the donor and his heirs;
called also tenure by free alms.
Webster English vocab. Английский словарь Webster. 2012