IMPROPRIATOR Meaning and
Definition
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Impropriator:
An impropriator refers to a person or entity who holds the right of impropriation, which is the appropriation or acquisition of an ecclesiastical benefice or a church property. In simpler terms, an impropriator is someone who has obtained rights or ownership over the income or property derived from a church or an ecclesiastical office.
Historically, impropriators were often lay persons or institutions that secularized or took control of the resources of religious establishments. They could acquire these rights through various means, such as purchasing them, receiving them as a gift or donation, or inheriting them. Impropriators could receive the income generated by the church, such as tithes or fees, and often gained authority over the appointment of ecclesiastical officers.
The role of impropriators in society has evolved over time, and the practice has diminished in many countries. In some cases, impropriators may still exist, especially in regions where church property was not fully secularized or where older legal arrangements are still in place. Impropriators are usually obliged to fulfill certain obligations towards the church, such as providing maintenance to the building or supporting the clergy.
Overall, an impropriator is an individual or organization that holds rights over the income from a religious institution or church property but may not necessarily hold any religious or pastoral role themselves.
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A layman who possesses or enjoys church lands.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for IMPROPRIATOR
- umpropriator
- jmpropriator
- kmpropriator
- ompropriator
- 9mpropriator
- 8mpropriator
- inpropriator
- ikpropriator
- ijpropriator
- imoropriator
- imlropriator
- im-ropriator
- im0ropriator
- impeopriator
- impdopriator
- impfopriator
- imptopriator
- imp5opriator
- imp4opriator
Etymology of IMPROPRIATOR
The word "impropriator" comes from the Latin term "impropriator", which is derived from the verb "impropriare". In Latin, "impropriare" means "to appropriate" or "to make one's own". The term conveys the idea of someone who has been granted or appropriated the rights or income from ecclesiastical or church property for their personal use. In this context, an impropriator refers to a person who owns or is in possession of such property. Over time, the term has also been used more generally to describe someone who owns or possesses any kind of impropriate property.
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