English Explanatory Dictionary

impropriation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act of impropriating; putting an ecclesiastical benefice or tithes in the hands of a layman, or lay corporation.
  2. A benefice, tithe etc. that has been put in lay hands.

Pronunciation

/ɪmpɹəʊpɹiˈeɪʃn̩/

Word forms

impropriation impropriations

Etymology

From impropri(ate) + -ation.

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