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investiture

in·ves·ti·ture

UK/ɪnˈvɛstɪt͡ʃə/ US/ɪnˈvɛstɪt͡ʃɚ/ uncommon

noun

1.
2.

the ceremonial act of clothing someone in the insignia of an office; the formal promotion of a person to an office or rank

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Origin

From Middle French investiture, from Medieval Latin investītūra, from investīre (“to clothe”).

Phrases

  • lay investiture

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