Tag: Advowee

A right of presentation to a church or benefice. He who possesses this right is called the patron or advocate. When there is no patron, or he neglects to exercise his right within six months, it is called a lapse, and a title is given to the ordinary to […]

A right of presentation to a church or benefice. He who possesses this right is called the patron or advocate. When there is no patron, or he neglects to exercise his right within six months, it is called a lapse, and a title is given to the ordinary to […]