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1. (n.) advowson
the right to name a candidate for a vacant position in the Church of England.
Etymology: (1250–1300; ME avoweisoun < AF, OF avoeson&indirdesc; L advocātiō)
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1. (noun) advowson
the right in English law of presenting a nominee to a vacant ecclesiastical benefice
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1. (noun) advowson
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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