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Meaning of advowson | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ədˈvaʊ.z(ə)n

Definitions

The right to present a nominee to a vacant ecclesiastical benefice or church office.

UK

Examples

“The advowson of the parsonages of Sempringham and Tirington, being the right of his father, he [St. Gilbert] was presented by him [his father] to those united livings, in 1123.”
“Advowson is the right to appoint the incumbent clergy of a parish, so three advowsons meant three incumbents.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

advowsonage advowtry AdvP advt advtg. ADW

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