WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

Google
 

advowson
 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun advowson has 1 sense
  1. advowson - the right in English law of presenting a nominee to a vacant ecclesiastical benefice
    --1 is a kind of     right

Definitions from the Web

Advowson

Definition: An advowson refers to the right of presenting a candidate for a vacant ecclesiastical position, especially a benefice or living, to a bishop or other patron.

Sample sentences:
1. The nobleman exercised his advowson by appointing a new priest to the parish.
2. The advowson of the church was sold to a wealthy merchant.

Related products on Amazon:
- Books on the history of advowsons
- Resources on the presentation to advowsons
- Patronage in ecclesiastical positions

advocates advocates advocating advocator advoceted advocy advolaram advolram advowson advrb advusor adware adword adwords adynamia adynamic adytum

Sponsored (shop thru our affiliate link to help maintain this site):

WordNet-Online
Home | Free dictionary software | Copyright notice | Contact us | WordNet dictionary | Automotive thesaurus