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Term: Collation to a Benefice
Definition: Collation to a benefice is when a bishop gives someone a special job in the church that they have the right to choose. It's like giving someone a special role or responsibility.
Definition: Collation to a benefice is the act of conferring a benefice (a position in the church) by a bishop who holds the right of advowson. This combines the acts of presentation and institution.
Example: When a bishop appoints a new priest to a church, it is called collation to a benefice. The bishop has the power to choose who will fill the position and then officially appoint them to the role.
This term is often used in Ecclesiastical law and is important in understanding the process of appointing leaders in the church. It is similar to the process of hiring someone for a job, but with a religious context.