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prebendal

/ˈprɛbəndəl/ /prɪˈbɛndəl/

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adjective

Of or pertaining to a prebend; prebendary.

Examples :

"The old cathedral's records detailed the prebendal properties and revenues associated with each clergyman's position. "

religion theology

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adjective

(of an office) Having an associated prebend.

Examples :

"The vicar held a prebendal stall in the cathedral, granting him income from its associated land. "

religion job history

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adjective

Of or pertaining to an honorary religious title granted by the state.

Examples :

"The historian researched the prebendal appointments made by the king, focusing on how they influenced the power of the church. "

religion state theology title

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adjective

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.

Examples :

"The university's investigation revealed a pattern of prebendal appointments, where professorships were consistently given to friends of the administration, regardless of qualifications. "

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adjective

Relating to political patronage.

Examples :

"The professor's appointment as department chair felt prebendal, like a reward for his political connections within the university rather than his academic merit. "

politics government