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单词 advowson
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Definition of advowson in English:

advowson

noun ədˈvaʊz(ə)nədˈvouz(ə)n
British
  • (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

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The advowson therefore can be discounted as a guide to the descent of the manor or part manor.
    • The prestige of the gentry remained high, since they often owned the advowson and had a cousin or an uncle in the rectory as well.
    • Miss Tringham, who held the advowson of Chobham then became the advowson holder of both parishes.
    • After the churches themselves passed out of private hands, the advowsons tended to remain with the heirs.
    • The doctor had vested the advowson of Thame in a committee of trustees.

Origin

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).

Definition of advowson in US English:

advowson

nounədˈvouz(ə)n
British
  • (in English 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

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Miss Tringham, who held the advowson of Chobham then became the advowson holder of both parishes.
    • The advowson therefore can be discounted as a guide to the descent of the manor or part manor.
    • The prestige of the gentry remained high, since they often owned the advowson and had a cousin or an uncle in the rectory as well.
    • After the churches themselves passed out of private hands, the advowsons tended to remain with the heirs.
    • The doctor had vested the advowson of Thame in a committee of trustees.

Origin

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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