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annate - What does it mean?

Definition of 'annate'

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • The first year's profits of a Catholic benefice, as traditionally paid directly to the Pope.
  • * 2009 , Hilary Mantel, Wolf Hall , Fourth Estate 2010, p. 342:
    • When he brings into the Commons a bill to suspend the payment of annates to Rome, he suggests a division of the House.
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