Commendatory

Webster's Dictionary

(1): (a.) Serving to commend; containing praise or commendation; commending; praising.

(2): (n.) A commendation; eulogy.

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

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

is one having the grant of a benefice in trust for life, and. enjoying the revenues.