01 n. 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 …
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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.(Eng. Eccl. Law)“There was [formerly] some sense for commendams.” — Selden.
Phrases & compounds
Partnership in commendam —
See under Partnership.