Bible Encyclopedias
Cession

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

is a term employed in the Church of England, when a benefice has become void in consequence of the incumbent being promoted to a bishopric.

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Cession'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​c/cession.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.