In ecclesiastical law. Commonly signifies a lay rector as opposed to a spiritual rector; just as Impropriate tithes are tithes in the hands of a lay owner, as opposed to appropriate tithes, which are tithes in the hands of a spiritual owner. Brown.
In ecclesiastical law. Commonly signifies a lay rector as opposed to a spiritual rector; just as Impropriate tithes are tithes in the hands of a lay owner, as opposed to appropriate tithes, which are tithes in the hands of a spiritual owner. Brown.