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Definition of Commendam
1. n. A vacant living or benefice commended to a cleric (usually a bishop) who enjoyed the revenue until a pastor was provided. A living so held was said to be held in commendam. The practice was abolished by law in 1836.
Definition of Commendam
1. Noun. (obsolete) A vacant benefice commended to a cleric until an incumbent was provided ¹
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Definition of Commendam
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