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investiture

Investiture (noun) means the act of investing, as with possession or power; formal bestowal or presentation of a possessory or prescriptive right.

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The act of investing, as with possession or power; formal bestowal or presentation of a possessory or prescriptive right.

The formal installation or, generally, the appointment of a bishop, or (uncountable) bishops in general.

That which invests or clothes; covering; vestment.

The parliamentary vote required to inaugurate the Prime Minister of Spain.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

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

Rhymes for investiture

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What is the meaning of investiture?

"investiture" (noun) means the act of investing, as with possession or power; formal bestowal or presentation of a possessory or prescriptive right.

What are the different meanings of investiture?

"investiture" has 3 main meanings: 1. The act of investing, as with possession or power; formal bestowal or presentation of a possessory or prescriptive right; 2. The formal installation or, generally, the appointment of a bishop, or (uncountable) bishops in general; 3. That which invests or clothes; covering; vestment.