What is the residing of an incumbent on his benefice; -- opposed to nonresidence called?
residence — (Eng.Eccl.Law) The residing of an incumbent on his benefice; -- opposed to nonresidence. (Webster's 1913.)
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- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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