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disimpropriate

verb

Etymology

From dis- + impropriate.

  1. derived from in-
  2. derived from impropriātus
  3. prefixed as disimpropriate — “dis + impropriate”

Definitions

  1. In ecclesiastical law, to remove (ecclesiastical property) from control or management of…

    In ecclesiastical law, to remove (ecclesiastical property) from control or management of a layperson.

    • Suppose now that I disimpropriate the tithe, and as Patron present myself. The case is in no wise altered. The proposing Tenant will still offer me, as Parson, a rent diminished by the value of the labour he is required to provide.
    • First the sea disimpropriates all property, even during peace; and only special agreement with particular states could somewhat protect it.

  2. Of ecclesiastical property

    Of ecclesiastical property: removed from control or management by a layperson.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA