ad|vow|son

ad|vow|son
ad|vow|son «ad VOW zuhn», noun.
the right, in English law, to select and name the person to be appointed to a vacant church benefice or living. It is considered a right of property and as such can be sold.
[< Old North French advowson, Old French avoëson < Latin advocātiō, -ōnis, ultimately < ad- to + vocāre call]

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