investiture
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9.1
- noun
- /ɪnˈvɛstɪtʃər/
- Formal
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investidura
- The investiture of Prince Charles was a state occasion before the Welsh people at Carnarvon Castle on the 1st July, 1969.
- investiture ceremony
- investiture rites
Examples
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The Imperial Crown and the robes were used only for the ceremonial investiture rather than a coronation.
Blog text (18) -
The ceremony also included the investiture of new mahants, the individuals responsible for supervising branch monasteries or temples.
Academic text (2008) -
One or more masks would also perform at the investiture of a Luluwa chief.
Academic text (1999) -
I told the Prince I enjoyed his investiture speech, especially the part about ethics and a crackdown.
Blog text (4) -
The investiture of the new mayor took place in front of a large audience.
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During the investiture ceremony, the governor presented the new judges with their robes.
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The investiture of the knight was marked by the handing over of the sword and cape.
Synonyms
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2.5
A formal event that follows traditional rules for a special occasion
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6.0
An official ceremony to mark the start of a leader's term or the opening of an important place
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5.3
A ceremony where people place a crown on a new king or queen to show official power
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7.0
A ceremony that makes someone a priest, minister, or religious leader
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7.9
A formal ceremony that gives someone a rank or office, often with special clothes
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4.1
A ceremony that puts someone into an official job
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5.8
A ceremony that marks the official start of a new job, office, or event
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4.7
A formal event to mark or honor a special day
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9.0
A formal ceremony that places a new king or queen on the throne
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6.0
A formal event where a king or queen is officially crowned
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7.9
Giving an honor, title, or award in a formal ceremony
A public ceremony where people put a crown on a king or queen
A formal ceremony where officials place a new king or queen on the throne
Officially giving someone an honor, degree, or award
An act of giving something important like an award or gift to someone
An official act by people in power that appoints someone or makes a rule
A formal public ceremony that makes a marriage or other rite official
How Formal
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Investiture comes from the parts in- 'into' and vestire 'to dress'. So an investiture is like 'dressing' someone in special clothes or symbols when they are given a new job or rank, which is why it means the formal ceremony that gives someone an official position.