Investiture: alternatives and connections

The act or process of inducting or bringing in; introduction; entrance; beginning; commencement.

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The act of initiating, or the process of being initiated or introduced; as, initiation into a society, into business, literature, etc.

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The act of installing or giving possession of an office, rank, or order, with the usual rites or ceremonies; as, the installation of an ordained mini…

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To deck or dress with ornaments; to embellish; to set off to advantage; to render pleasing or attractive.

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To deck or dress with ornaments; to embellish; to set off to advantage; to render pleasing or attractive.

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An article of clothing covering the person; an outer garment; a vestment; a dress; a vesture; a robe.

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An article of clothing covering the person; an outer garment; a vestment; a dress; a vesture; a robe.

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The act or solemnity of crowning a sovereign; the act of investing a prince with the insignia of royalty, on his succeeding to the sovereignty.

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The act of enthroning, or state of being enthroned.

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The act of enthroning; hence, the admission of a bishop to his stall or throne in his cathedral.

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The act of investing, or the state of being invested.

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