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Advowee

Defined in 5 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Kinney (1893), Stimson (1881), Burrill (1850)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922

In English ecclesiastical law.

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

The holder of an advowson.

A Law Dictionary and Glossary

George C. Kinney · 1893

In English ecclesiastical law. A pati-on; one who has a right to present to a benefice; the holder of an advowson.

Glossary of Technical Terms, Phrases, and Maxims of the Common Law

Frederic Jesup Stimson · 1881

He who holds an advowson.

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary

Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

[L. Lat. advocatus, L. Fr. advoue, avoue.] A patron; one who has a right to present to a benefice. Stat 25 Mw. IIL, St. 5. CowelL