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Commendam

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CIDE DICTIONARY
Commendam, n. [LL. dare in commendam to give into trust.].
     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.  [1913 Webster]
    "There was [formerly] some sense for commendams."  [1913 Webster]
Partnership in commendam. See under Partnership.
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