investiture

noun

in·ves·ti·ture in-ˈve-stə-ˌchu̇r How to pronounce investiture (audio)

-chər,

-ˌtyu̇r,

-ˌtu̇r

: the act of establishing in office or ratifying

: something that covers or adorns

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In its original meaning, an investiture was the clothing of a new officeholder in garments that symbolized power. The Middle Ages saw much debate over the investiture of bishops by kings and emperors. These rulers felt that high religious offices were theirs to give as rewards for someone's loyal service or as bribes for someone's future support; the popes, on the other hand, regarded these investitures as the improper buying and selling of church offices. The investiture struggle caused tension between popes and monarchs and even led to wars.

Example Sentences

the investiture of the Prince of Wales the investiture of a new member of parliament

Recent Examples on the Web The Universal Filmed Entertainment Group chairman, who is the first British woman to run a Hollywood studio, received her investiture from Prince Charles at Windsor Castle in England on Tuesday.

Manori Ravindran, Variety, 13 July 2022 The holiday marks the investiture of Leopold I as the first Belgian king in 1831, an event considered to be the beginning of the modern kingdom of Belgium.

Emily Burack, Town & Country, 21 July 2022 During the meeting, William carried out a duty on behalf of his grandmother the Queen — an investiture of Jubilee medals, honoring the careers of the heads of the various emergency services and the chief medical officer.

Erin Hill, PEOPLE.com, 22 Mar. 2022 During the week, there will be a garden party attended by Prince Charles, Edward and Sophie and Princess Anne, and an investiture ceremony of Scottish people receiving honors from the Queen.

Simon Perry, PEOPLE.com, 27 June 2022 Charles has formally been Prince of Wales since his investiture ceremony in 1969.

Emily Burack, Town & Country, 15 June 2022 On Monday, the district canceled its investiture ceremony for Chancellor Carlos Cortez amid significant criticism of the plan to feature a keynote speaker who has used antisemitic rhetoric and promoted the work of a virulently antisemitic author.

San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2022 The 52-year-old 12 Years a Slave and Widows director attended the investiture Tuesday alongside his mother, Mary, who watched as Queen Elizabeth II's daughter bestowed knighthood upon her son for his services to art and film.

Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 15 Mar. 2022 See photos from McQueen's investiture with Princess Anne above.

Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 15 Mar. 2022 See More

单词	investitures
释义	investiture noun in·ves·ti·ture in-ˈve-stə-ˌchu̇r -chər, -ˌtyu̇r, -ˌtu̇r 1 : the act of establishing in office or ratifying 2 : something that covers or adorns Did you know? In its original meaning, an investiture was the clothing of a new officeholder in garments that symbolized power. The Middle Ages saw much debate over the investiture of bishops by kings and emperors. These rulers felt that high religious offices were theirs to give as rewards for someone's loyal service or as bribes for someone's future support; the popes, on the other hand, regarded these investitures as the improper buying and selling of church offices. The investiture struggle caused tension between popes and monarchs and even led to wars. Synonyms baptism inaugural inauguration induction initiation installation installment instalment investment See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences the investiture of the Prince of Wales the investiture of a new member of parliament Recent Examples on the Web The Universal Filmed Entertainment Group chairman, who is the first British woman to run a Hollywood studio, received her investiture from Prince Charles at Windsor Castle in England on Tuesday. Manori Ravindran, Variety, 13 July 2022 The holiday marks the investiture of Leopold I as the first Belgian king in 1831, an event considered to be the beginning of the modern kingdom of Belgium. Emily Burack, Town & Country, 21 July 2022 During the meeting, William carried out a duty on behalf of his grandmother the Queen — an investiture of Jubilee medals, honoring the careers of the heads of the various emergency services and the chief medical officer. Erin Hill, PEOPLE.com, 22 Mar. 2022 During the week, there will be a garden party attended by Prince Charles, Edward and Sophie and Princess Anne, and an investiture ceremony of Scottish people receiving honors from the Queen. Simon Perry, PEOPLE.com, 27 June 2022 Charles has formally been Prince of Wales since his investiture ceremony in 1969. Emily Burack, Town & Country, 15 June 2022 On Monday, the district canceled its investiture ceremony for Chancellor Carlos Cortez amid significant criticism of the plan to feature a keynote speaker who has used antisemitic rhetoric and promoted the work of a virulently antisemitic author. San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2022 The 52-year-old 12 Years a Slave and Widows director attended the investiture Tuesday alongside his mother, Mary, who watched as Queen Elizabeth II's daughter bestowed knighthood upon her son for his services to art and film. Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 15 Mar. 2022 See photos from McQueen's investiture with Princess Anne above. Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 15 Mar. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Medieval Latin investitura, from investitus, past participle of investire First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Legal Definition investiture noun in·ves·ti·ture in-ˈves-tə-ˌchu̇r, -chər, -ˌtyu̇r 1 : the act of establishing in office 2 : livery of seisin investitures noun plural of investiture as in inaugurals the process or an instance of being formally placed in an office or organization the investiture of a new member of parliament Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance inaugurals inaugurations baptisms initiations investments inductions installments installations instalments enrolments enrollments promotions enlistments Antonyms & Near Antonyms discharges removals
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