In this Measure—
“benefice” means a benefice with cure of souls and includes all rectories and vicarages with cure of souls;
“incumbent”, in relation to a benefice, means a rector or vicar with cure of souls but does not include the dean F1... of a cathedral church.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 6 omitted (coming into force in accordance with s. 53(3) of the amending Measure) by virtue of Cathedrals Measure 2021 (No. 2), Sch. 4 para. 16 (with ss. 42(4), 48, 52(1))