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Commendam
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What's The Definition Of Commendam?Synonyms | Synonyms for Commendam: Related Terms | Find terms related to Commendam: See Also | Commendam In Webster's Dictionary \Com*men"dam\, n. [LL. dare in commendam to give into
trust.] (Eng. Eccl. Law)
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.
There was [formerly] some sense for commendams.
--Selden.
{Partnership in commendam}. See under {Partnership}.
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