investiture
noun
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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.
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Simon Perry, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
The new heir to the throne opted to do things differently, including not taking part in an investiture ceremony for his Prince of Wales role like his father did in 1969, when he was crowned by Queen Elizabeth at age 20.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 3 Sep. 2024
Puigdemont’s chaotic return on Thursday takes the shine off a debate for the investiture of Spain’s former health minister and socialist candidate Salvador Illa as Catalonia’s new president.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 8 Aug. 2024
Prince William did not have an investiture ceremony for his Prince of Wales position like his father did in 1969, when he was crowned by Queen Elizabeth.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 11 July 2024
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“Investiture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/investiture. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.
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