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Definition of commendam

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Commendam (n.) A vacant living or benefice commended to a cleric (usually a bishop) who enjoyed the revenue until a pastor was provided. A living so held was said to be held in commendam. The practice was abolished by law in 1836.

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In Commendam :: In commendam () See Commendam, and Partnership in Commendam, under Partnership..

Commendam :: Commendam (n.) A vacant living or benefice commended to a cleric (usually a bishop) who enjoyed the revenue until a pastor was provided. A living so held was said to be held in commendam. The practice was abolished by law in 1836.

Commendatory :: Commendatory (a.) Holding a benefice in commendam; as, a commendatory bishop..

Commendator :: Commendator (n.) One who holds a benefice in commendam; a commendatary.

Commendatary :: Commendatary (n.) One who holds a living in commendam.