• A vacant living or benefice commended to a cleric (usually abishop) who enjoyed the revenue until a pastor was provided. A livingso held was said to be held in commendam. The practice was abolishedby law in 1836.There was [formerly] some sense for commendams. Selden.Partnership in commendam. See under Partnership.


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