investiture
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9.1
- noun
- /ɪnˈvɛstɪtʃər/
- Formal
- 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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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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7.0
A ceremony that makes someone a priest, minister, or religious leader
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4.1
A ceremony that puts someone into an official job
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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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8.5
An official act by people in power that appoints someone or makes a rule
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7.9
Giving an honor, title, or award in a formal ceremony
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7.5
A public ceremony where people put a crown on a king or queen
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9.5
A formal public ceremony that makes a marriage or other rite official
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7.9
A formal ceremony that gives someone a rank or office, often with special clothes
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7.1
Officially giving someone an honor, degree, or award
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7.7
An act of giving something important like an award or gift to someone
A formal ceremony where officials place a new king or queen on the throne
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.