Comenda

In Portugal, a comenda is a benefit that was previously granted to knights in military orders, but now describes a purely honorary distinction. In the past, comenda could be a piece of land given as a reward for services, together with the duty to defend it from enemies and criminals. The holder of a comenda is called a 'comendador' (commendatory) in Portuguese.^[1]

See also

• Honorific orders of Portugal

References