impropriation
impropriation · impropriations
The act of impropriatingThe act of impropriating; putting an ecclesiastical benefice or tithes in the hands of a layman, or lay corporation.
/ɪmpɹəʊpɹiˈeɪʃn̩/
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)The act of impropriating; putting an ecclesiastical benefice or tithes in the hands of a layman, or lay corporation.
(countable, uncountable)A benefice, tithe etc. that has been put in lay hands.
Forms
plural: impropriations| Singular | impropriation |
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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