Advowson
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary · Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
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 collate to a church. When a presentation is made by one who has no right, it is called a "usurpation." Advowsons are of different kinds: Advowson Appendant. When it depends upon a manor, etc. Advowson in Gross. When it belongs to a person and not to a manor.
Advowson Presentative
Where the patron presents to the bishop.
Advowson Donative
Where the king or patron puts the clerk into possession without presentation.
Advowson Collative
Where the bishop himself is patron. Advowson of the Moiety of the Church. Where there are two several patrons and two incumbents in the same church. A Moiety of Advowson. Where two must join the presentation of one incumbent. Advowson of Religious Houses. That which is vested in the person who founded such a house.
See 2 Bl. Comm. 21; Mirehouse, Advowsons; Comyn, Dig. "Advowson, Quare Impedit;" Bac. Abr. "Simony;" Burns, Ecc. Law.