Legal Definitions - disturbance of patronage

Definition:Disturbance of patronage refers to the wrongful obstruction of a patron from presenting a clerk to a benefice.

Example: A patron of a church has the right to present a qualified candidate for a position as a clerk or minister. However, if someone interferes with this right and prevents the patron from presenting their chosen candidate, it is considered a disturbance of patronage.

Explanation: This means that if someone prevents a patron from exercising their right to present a candidate for a position, they are committing a disturbance of patronage. For example, if a bishop interferes with a patron's right to present a candidate for a position, it would be considered a disturbance of patronage.