Legal Definition and Related Resources of Patron
Meaning of Patron
A regular customer. A protector or benefactor. One who has the disposition of an ecclesiastical benefice .
Patron Alternative Definition
In Ecclesiastical Law. He who has the disposition and gift of an ecclesiastical benefice. In Roman Law. The former master of a freedman. Dig. 2. 4. 8. 1.
Synonyms of Patron
(Influential supporter), noun
- advocate
- backer
- benefactor
- champion
- defender
- endorser
- favorer
- financer
- friend
- guardian
- helper
- influential sponsor
- investor
- leader
- patronus
- philanthropist
- promoter
- sponsor
- supporter
- upholder
(Regular customer), noun
- business contact
- buyer
- client
- consultor
- consumer
- customer
- emptor
- frequenter
- patronizer
- prospective buyer
- purchaser
- shopper
- supporter
- vendee
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Meaning of Patron in the Past
The person who has the disposition and gift of an ecclesiastical benefice. In the Roman law it signified the former master of a freedman. Dig. 2, 4, 8, 1.[1]
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Notes and References
- Partialy, this information about patron is based on the Bouvier´s Law Dictionary, 1848 edition. There is a list of terms of the Bouvier´s Law Dictionary, including patron.
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