/keuh men"dam/ , n. Eccles.
1. the tenure of a benefice to be held until the appointment of a regular incumbent, the benefice being said to be held in commendam.
2. a benefice so held.
[ 1555-65; dare ) in commendam (to give) in trust; commendam, acc. sing. of commenda, n. deriv. of L commendare to COMMEND ]