Ecclesiastical. The action of introducing into, or putting in formal possession of, a benefice.

Ecclesiastical. The action of formally introducing a clergyman into possession of the church to which he has been presented and instituted…

Establishment in a charge or position. Ecclesiastical. In Episcopal churches, the establishment of a clergyman in the office of the cure of souls…

The action of plant, v. (in various senses); an instance of this.

In Presbyterian churches: The placing or installing of a minister in a pastoral charge.

The action of station, v.; the assigning of a post, place, or position to someone or something. Also: an instance of this.