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commendam [kəˈmɛndæm] n 1. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) the temporary holding of an ecclesiastical benefice 2. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) a benefice so held [from Medieval Latin phrase dare in commendam to give in trust, from commenda trust, back formation from Latin commendāre to entrust, commend] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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9282, 1 June 1514--Rossi is given in commendam the Augustinian priory of Argentre in the diocese of Le Mans), 587 (nr. He received the Benedictine abbey at Montebourg in commendam from Louis XI in 1472, and he was prior in commendam of Saint Martin-des-Champs in Paris from 1457, sending there precious vestments; see Morandiere, 468 and 485. |
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