COLLATIVE

Etymology

Adjective

collative (not comparable)

Having the power of conferring.

(ecclesiastical, of a, benefice) In which the ordinary (or bishop) is the same person as the patron.

Anagrams

• Vallecito

Source: Wiktionary


Col*la"tive, a. Etym: [L. collativus brought together. ]

Definition: Passing or held by collation; -- said of livings of which the bishop and the patron are the same person.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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