Prebendalism

Pronunciation: /ˈpiɑɹˈɛbənˈdæɫˈɪzəm/

Prebendalism (noun)

  1. A system where church roles are linked to income from church lands or fees, given to office holders.

Examples

  • Prebendalism shaped how church office system roles were assigned.
  • They studied prebendalism to understand the church office system.