Advowson Definition

ăd-vouzən
noun
The right in English ecclesiastical law of presentation to a vacant benefice.
American Heritage
The right to name the holder of a church benefice.
Webster's New World

(UK, law) The right of presenting to a vacant benefice or living in the church.

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Other Word Forms of Advowson

Noun

Singular:
advowson
Plural:
advowsons

Origin of Advowson

  • Middle English avouson from Old French avoeson from Medieval Latin advocātia from Latin advocātiō a summoning from advocāre to summon advocate

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Advowson Sentence Examples

  • The Benefices Act 1898, however, now prohibits the grant of a lease of an advowson.

  • In 1547 the king granted the advowson to the Lord Protector, Edward Seymour, duke of Somerset.

  • You hold the advowson to Deerhurst church (the right to appoint the incumbent to be minister of the parish ).

  • Sir George Dalston also sold the advowson to the Rev. Thos.

  • He intended coming to Foxearth next year, having purchased the advowson of Foxearth and has built several houses there.

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