impropriation

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Definition of impropriation in English English dictionary

A benefice in the hands of a layman, or of a lay corporation

The act of impropriating; as, the impropriation of property or tithes; also, that which is impropriated

The act of putting an ecclesiastical benefice in the hands of a layman, or lay corporation

Related Terms

impropriate

In ecclesiastical law to place ecclesiastical property under control or management of a layperson

impropriate

to appropriate

ımpropriation

{n} church-lands in lay-hands

impropriate

Put into the hands of a layman; impropriated

impropriate

To appropriate to one's self; to assume

impropriate

To place the profits of (ecclesiastical property) in the hands of a layman for care and disbursement

impropriate

To become an impropriator

Hyphenation

im·pro·pri·a·tion