advowson
ad·vow·son
noun \əd-ˈvau̇-zən\Definition of ADVOWSON
: the right in English law of presenting a nominee to a benefice
Origin of ADVOWSON
Middle English avoueson, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin advocation-, advocatio, from Latin, act of calling, from advocare
First Known Use: 15th century
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