COLLATION

collation (k<<schwa>>-lay-sh<<schwa>>n), n.1. The comparison of a copy with its original to ascertain its correctness; the report of the officer who made the comparison. 2. The taking into account of the value of ad-vancements made by an intestate to his or her children so that the estate may be divided in accordance with the intestacy statute. Cf. HOTCHPOT. [Cases: Descent and Distribution  93–118. C.J.S. Descent and Distribu-tion §§ 69, 95–111, 116.] 3.Eccles. law. The act (by a bishop) of conferring a benefice in which the bishop holds the right of advowson, thus combining the acts of presentation and institution. — Also termed collation to a benefice. See advowson collative under ADVOWSON. — collate (k<<schwa>>-layt), vb. — collator (k<<schwa>>-lay-t<<schwa>>r), n. [Blacks Law 8th]