INVESTITURE Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

investiture

noun

in-ˈve-stə-ˌchu̇r

as in inauguration

the process or an instance of being formally placed in an office or organization the investiture of a new member of parliament

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Recent Examples of investiture 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 Prince William did not have a formal investiture ceremony to commemorate his becoming the Prince of Wales as his father did in 1969. —

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