congé

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He seizes into his own hands under the mask of a congé d’élire the appointments to the bishoprics.

From Irish History and the Irish Question by Smith, Goldwin

A congé d'élire was granted by the king on the occurrence of a vacancy, with no attempt at a nomination.

From History of England from the Fall of Wolsey to the Death of Elizabeth. Vol. II. by Froude, James Anthony

When I refuse to allow him to marry my daughter, I must give him his congé at the same time.'

From Lover or Friend by Carey, Rosa Nouchette

A man ought to be jolly grateful when he's spared the necessity of playing cover, but if you aren't satisfied with the position you can have your congé.

From Fifty Contemporary One-Act Plays by Various

"Oh, she gave me my congé next morning, but I didn't care, for I had decided to come back to the States as soon as that month's work was up."

From In the Van; or, The Builders by Price-Brown, John