Investiture Definition

investiture
noun
  1. the ceremony of installing a new monarch
  2. the ceremonial act of clothing someone in the insignia of an office; the formal promotion of a person to an office or rank

"Investiture" in song lyrics

See how investiture is used in real songs:

  • "preston willliams investiture"
    AOL — AOL
  • "what is lay investiture"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "investiture"

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