Meaning of the word investiture in English

What does investiture mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

investiture

US /ɪnˈves.tə.tʃɚ/
UK /ɪnˈves.tɪ.tʃər/

Noun

1.

the formal ceremony of conferring a title, rank, or office upon someone

Example:
The queen presided over the investiture of new knights.
His investiture as president of the university was a grand affair.
2.

the action of formally investing a person with honors or rank

Example:
The investiture of the new cardinal took place at the Vatican.
The ceremony included the investiture of the new regalia.