prebendalism

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noun

A system of political patronage employment.

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Meanings

nounprebendalism (usually uncountable, plural prebendalisms)

plural prebendalisms

  1. uncountableusuallyA system of political patronage employment.

Origin

From prebendal + -ism.

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APA

prebendalism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/prebendalism

MLA

“prebendalism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/prebendalism. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “prebendalism,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/prebendalism.

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