A vacant living or benefice commended to a cleric
(usually a bishop) who enjoyed the revenue until a pastor was provided.
A living so held was said to be held in commendam. The practice was
abolished by law in 1836.
1. Occasioning expense; calling for liberal outlay; costly; dear; liberal; as, expensive dress; an expensive house or family. War is expensive, and peace desirable. Burk...
