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investiture Definition

in·ves·ti·ture (-c̸hər)

noun

  1. a formal investing as with an office, power, or authority, often with appropriate symbols or robes
  2. anything that clothes or covers; vesture
  3. Feudal Law ceremonial transfer of land to a tenant

Etymology: ME < ML investitura < L investire

investiture Synonyms

investiture

n.

induction, inauguration, instatement, admission; see installation 1.

investiture Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • prince: Upper ward: the site of the throne during the Investiture of the prince of Wales.

Converse of object

  • attend: Tissa and his family have a date to attend an Investiture at Buckingham Palace in December 2003.
  • lay: But a difficulty arose over lay investiture and homage from clerics for their benefices.
  • hold: He was presented with the Victoria Cross at the Investiture held on Hyde Park on the 26th June 1857.
  • see: Friday 13th December 2002 saw the Investiture of Daniel Arnel, who left the Cub Pack to join the Scout Troop.
  • follow: Following the investiture, which took place in the morning, Margaret and h.. .
  • celebrate: The refurbished roof painting celebrates the investiture of Charles in 1969.

Adjective modifier

  • annual: I shall have more to say about the future of the Royal Arch at the Annual Investiture of Supreme Grand Chapter.
  • first: He was presented with the Victoria Cross at the first Investiture on Hyde Park on 26th June 1857.
  • private: The Prince of Wales, at a private investiture at Buckingham Palace some 3 years or so ago was created Lord of the Isles.

Modifies a noun

  • ceremony: During the Investiture ceremony on 1st July, 1969, the Standard for Wales was flown from Caernarfon Castle's Eagle Tower.
  • controversy: His reign is notable for important legal and administrative reforms, and for the final resolution of the investiture controversy.