Legal Definitions - non residentia clerici regis

NON RESIDENTIA CLERICI REGIS

Non residentia clerici regis is a Latin term that means "of the nonresidence of a parson employed in royal service." It refers to a writ that excuses a parson from nonresidence because they are busy serving the Crown.

An example of non residentia clerici regis would be a parson who is also a chaplain for the King. They may be required to travel with the King and attend to their spiritual needs, which would prevent them from residing in their parish.

Another example would be a parson who is appointed as a tutor to the royal family. They would need to live with the family and travel with them, which would make it impossible for them to reside in their parish.

These examples illustrate how non residentia clerici regis was used to excuse nonresidence for parsons who were serving the Crown in various capacities.