What is another word for Impropriator?
Pronunciation: [ɪmpɹˈɒpɹɪˌe͡ɪtə] (IPA) 
Impropriator is a term used to describe someone who holds the right to receive the income from a church benefice, but is not necessarily a member of the clergy. There are several synonyms for impropriator, including lay rector, lay patron, and church patron. These terms all refer to individuals who have the right to appoint clergy to a particular benefice. Other synonyms include tithe owner, ecclesiastical landlord, and advowson holder. Advowson is a legal term that refers to the right to present a candidate for a benefice. Regardless of the term used, impropriators have a significant role in the functioning of the church, and their rights and responsibilities are preserved in many countries even today.
