investiture

noun in·ves·ti·ture \in-ˈves-tə-ˌchu̇r, -chər, -ˌtyu̇r, -ˌtu̇r\

: a formal ceremony at which someone is placed in an office or given an official rank

Full Definition of INVESTITURE

: the act of establishing in office or ratifying

: something that covers or adorns

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Middle English, from Medieval Latin investitura, from investitus, past participle of investire

First Known Use: 14th century

Synonyms: baptism, inaugural, inauguration, induction, initiation, installment (also instalment), installation, investment

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