The right of an incumbent of the Church of England to hold a benefice until he or she chooses to resign it, regardless of any negligence with regard to duties.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Nineteenth Century.
Definition of parson's freehold in US English:
parson's freehold
noun
Christian Church
The right of an incumbent of the Church of England to hold a benefice until he or she chooses to resign it, regardless of any negligence with regard to duties.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Nineteenth Century.