avowry.
The act of avowing and justifying in one's own right the distraining of goods.
Meaning & usage
The act of avowing and justifying in one's own right the distraining of goods.
A form of medieval patronage in which colonial tenants, often from criminal backgrounds, were guaranteed protection by an English lord in exchange for the payment of a tax.
Advowson, the right to appoint to a benefice or office.
Avowal (open affirmation or admission).
A protector, especially a patron saint.
Where this word comes from
Inherited from Middle English avowry, avowrie, from Old French avoerie, avouerie (“protection, patronage”), equivalent to avoer or avouer (“to avow”) + -ie.
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