Difference between revisions of "Patronage"
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== Charles Buck Theological Dictionary <ref name="term_20303" /> == | == Charles Buck Theological Dictionary <ref name="term_20303" /> == | ||
<p> Or | <p> Or ADVOWSON, a sort of incorporeal hereditament, consisting in the right of presentation to a church, or ecclesiastical benefice. [[Advowson]] signifies the taking into protection, and therefore is synonymous with patronage; and he who has the right of advowson is called the patron of the church. </p> | ||
==References == | ==References == | ||
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Webster's Dictionary [1]
(1): ( n.) Guardianship, as of a saint; tutelary care.
(2): ( v. t.) To act as a patron of; to maintain; to defend.
(3): ( n.) Special countenance or support; favor, encouragement, or aid, afforded to a person or a work; as, the patronage of letters; patronage given to an author.
(4): ( n.) The right of nomination to political office; also, the offices, contracts, honors, etc., which a public officer may bestow by favor.
(5): ( n.) Business custom.
(6): ( n.) The right of presentation to church or ecclesiastical benefice; advowson.
Charles Buck Theological Dictionary [2]
Or ADVOWSON, a sort of incorporeal hereditament, consisting in the right of presentation to a church, or ecclesiastical benefice. Advowson signifies the taking into protection, and therefore is synonymous with patronage; and he who has the right of advowson is called the patron of the church.
