prebendal

Meaning

Adjective

  • Of or pertaining to a prebend; prebendary.
  • Having an associated prebend.
  • Of or pertaining to an honorary religious title granted by the state.
  • Of or relating to official positions that are profitable for the incumbent, to the allocation of such positions, or to a system in which such allocation is prevalent.
  • Relating to political patronage.

Origin

  • From Latin praebenda

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