advowson presentative
Preserved but no longer current.
Meaning · English
In which the patron (who may be a layman) presents to the bishop who, unless he is satisfied that there is sufficient legal or ecclesiastical disability, must "in- stitute" the clerk.
Era: ca. 1898 (Victorian)
Sources & notes
Reproduced from Brewer’s Dictionary of Phrase and Fable (1898 edition, public domain; archive.org, retrieved 2026-07-31; OCR text, minor errors possible). Reflects the scholarship and attitudes of its era.
Common questions
What does “advowson presentative” mean?
In which the patron (who may be a layman) presents to the bishop who, unless he is satisfied that there is sufficient legal or ecclesiastical disability, must "in- stitute" the clerk.
Is “advowson presentative” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.