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 Hatton had been invited by the palace to capture the investiture on camera, as part of a series of unforgettable experiences. Simon Perry, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024 The Prince of Wales made the surprise appearance at Villa Park for the big game after conducting investiture ceremonies at Windsor Castle. Janine Henni, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024 The King, 76, carried out an investiture ceremony of worthy and well-deserving members of communities across the U.K. at Windsor Castle on Tuesday, April 1. Simon Perry, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025 Lifelong anti-bullying campaigner Alex Holmes, 36, was honored for his work on behalf of young people and received his OBE at Windsor Castle from the Prince of Wales during an investiture ceremony on March 18. Simon Perry, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for investiture

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“Investiture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investiture. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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