commendam
Use Commendam in a sentence
dæm noun Ecclesiastical.
1.
the tenure of a benefice to be held until the appointment of a regular incumbent, the benefice being said to be held in commendam.
2.
a benefice so held.
Origin:
1555–65; < Medieval Latin, short for (dare) in commendam (to give) in trust; commendam, accusative singular of commenda, noun derivative of Latin commendāre to commend
1555–65; < Medieval Latin, short for (dare) in commendam (to give) in trust; commendam, accusative singular of commenda, noun derivative of Latin commendāre to commend
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| —n | |
| 1. | the temporary holding of an ecclesiastical benefice |
| 2. | a benefice so held |
| [C16: from Medieval Latin phrase dare in commendam to give in trust, from commenda trust, back formation from Latin commendāre to entrust, | |
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Commendam
is always a great word to know.
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| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
Example sentences
Restrictions on the partner in commendam with regard to management or administration of the partnership.
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