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From: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

 Com·men·dam n.  Eng. Eccl. Law A vacant living or benefice commended to a cleric (usually a bishop) who enjoyed the revenue until a pastor was provided. A living so held was said to be held in commendam. The practice was abolished by law in 1836.
    There was [formerly] some sense for commendams.   --Selden.
 Partnership in commendam. See under Partnership.
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