| 释义 |
com·men·dam
\kəˈmenˌdam\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Medieval Latin, accusative of commenda trust (as used in the phrase dare in commendam to give in trust)
1.
a. : the custody or holding of a benefice by a cleric or a layman to whom it is given in charge often only until a proper incumbent is provided
b. : the enjoyment of the revenues from such a custody or holding
2. : a benefice held in commendam |