in the gift of (someone)

in the gift of (someone)

dated Down to a specific person's authority, intention, or inclination to distribute or award. These titles of nobility are in the gift of the monarch, rather than being determined by birthright. It's not in the gift of a priest to make these appointments. You need to speak to the bishop. It's in the gift of my father, the king, to punish these traitors.

See also: gift, of

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in the gift of

(of a church living or official appointment) in the power of someone to award.

See also: gift, of

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