prebendary background

prebendary

/ˈpɹɛbəndəɹi/

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noun

Canónigo honorario

An honorary canon of a cathedral or collegiate church.

Examples :

"Reverend Thompson was appointed a prebendary of the historic cathedral, allowing him to participate in special services and ceremonies. "

El reverendo Thompson fue nombrado canónigo honorario de la histórica catedral, lo que le permitió participar en servicios y ceremonias especiales.

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adjective

Perteneciente al cargo o persona de un prebendado; prebendal

Pertaining to the office or person of a prebendary; prebendal.

Examples :

"The prebendary duties included managing the cathedral's library and assisting with religious services. "

Los deberes prebendales incluían la gestión de la biblioteca de la catedral y la asistencia a los servicios religiosos.

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adjective

Relativo a prebendas, de prebenda

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 old university system, rife with prebendary appointments, ensured that positions of influence and income were often granted based on connections rather than merit. "

El antiguo sistema universitario, plagado de nombramientos de prebendas, aseguraba que los puestos de influencia e ingresos se concedieran a menudo en función de las conexiones y no del mérito.

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