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Meaning of 'advowson' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Advowson [ n.]
- 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.]

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