advowson
advowson
[ədˈvaʊz(ə)n]
noun
[ədˈvaʊz(ə)n]
noun
- (Brit)(in ecclesiastical law) the right to recommend a member of the Anglican clergy for a vacant benefice, or to make such an appointment
(英)（教会法）牧师推荐权，圣俸授予权
- Middle English (in the sense 'patronage of a religious house or benefice', with the obligation to defend it and speak for it): from Old French avoeson, from Latin advocatio(n-), from advocare 'summon' (see advocate)
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