A dignitary of the Anglican church who has ecclesiastical jurisdiction immediately subordinate to that of the bishop, either throughout the whole of his diocese or in some particular part of it. … [Read more...] about ARCHDEACON
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ARENIFODINA
In the civil law. A sand pit. Dig. 7, 1, 13, 5. … [Read more...] about ARENIFODINA
ARCHDEACONRY
A division of a diocese, and the circuit of an archdeacon's jurisdiction. … [Read more...] about ARCHDEACONRY
ARENTARE
Lat. To rent; to let out at a certain rent Cowell. Arentatio. A renting. … [Read more...] about ARENTARE
ARCHDEACON'S COURT
In English ecclesiastical law. A court held before a judge appointed by the archdeacon, and called his official. Its jurisdiction comprises the granting of probates and administrations, and ecclesiastical causes in general, arising within the archdeaconry. It is the most Inferior court in the whole ecclesiastical polity of England. 3 Bl. Comm. 64; 3 Steph. Comm. 430. … [Read more...] about ARCHDEACON'S COURT