Advowsons

/ədˈvaʊsənz/ noun

Definition

Plural of advowson; multiple rights or privileges to present clergy to church benefices.

Etymology

Simple plural of advowson (Latin advocationem). The plural preserves the singular's etymological connection to Latin advocare while adding the regular English -s plural ending.

Kelly Says

The existence of the plural 'advowsons' in historical records shows this was a real, tradeable commodity in medieval society—wealthy landowners collected them like investment portfolios.

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