meaning of advowson

1. The right of presenting to a vacant benefice or living in the church. [Originally, the relation of a patron (advocatus) or protector of a benefice, and thus privileged to nominate or present to it. ]
2.
the right in English law of presenting a nominee to a vacant ecclesiastical benefice


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