Meaning Of The Word Commendam

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commendam in American English
the temporary holding of a benefice, with the right to its revenues, by a cleric or layman in the absence of a proper incumbent: he was said to hold the benefice in commendam
noun: the tenure of a benefice to be held until the appointment of a regular incumbent, the benefice being said to be held in commendam

commendam in British English
noun: the temporary holding of an ecclesiastical benefice

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