advowson noun.
[ǝd'vaʊz(ǝ)n] ME.[Anglo-Norman a(d)voweson, a(d)voeson, Old French avoeson from Latin advocatio(n-): see ADVOCATION.]Orig., the guardianship or patronage of an ecclesiastical house or benefice. Now, the right of presentation to a benefice.
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