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One who performs the functions of another; a substitute. Also the incumbent of an appropriated or impropriated ecclesias-tical benefice, as distinguished from the in-cumbent of a non-appropriated benefice, who is called a "rector." Wharton. See Pinder v. Barr, 4 El. & Bl. 115. Vicar general. An ecclesiastical officer who assists the archbishop in the discharge of his … [Read more...] about VICAR

A proceeding is said to be vexatious when the party bringing it is not acting bona fide, and merely wishes to annoy or embarrass his opponent, or when it is not calculated to lead to any practical result Such a proceeding is often described as "frivolous and vexatious," and the court may stay it on that ground. Sweet. … [Read more...] about VEXATIOUS

In English ecclesiastical law. The living or benefice of a vicar, as a parsonage is of a parson. 1 Bl. Comm. 387, 388. … [Read more...] about VICARAGE

See vexatious suits. … [Read more...] about VEXATIOUS LITIGATION

Petty or small tithes payable to the vicar. 2 Steph. Comm. . 681. … [Read more...] about VICARIAL TITHES