Definitions from Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition and Ballentine's Law Dictionary as are available for each term in each dictionary.
  • Ballentine's Law Dictionary

    A writ of right of advowson.

  • Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition

    Writ of right of advowson. Reg. Orig. 29b. A writ which lay for one who had an estate in an advowson to him and his heirs in fee-simple, if he were disturbed to present. Fitzh. Nat. Brev. 30, B. Abolished by St '3 & 4 Wm. IV. C. 27.