investiture

• Substantiv, das eine feierliche Zeremonie bezeichnet, bei der jemandem ein Amt, eine Würde, ein Titel oder eine Befugnis offiziell verliehen wird, etwa die Amtseinführung eines Monarchen oder die Einsetzung in ein öffentliches Amt.

A noun referring to a formal ceremony in which someone is given an official rank, title, or authority, such as the installation of a monarch or the bestowing of an office.

1. Ceremony of installing a monarchC1formal

   The formal ceremony of installing a new monarch or ruler.

   Investitur

   • The investiture of the new king took place in the cathedral.
   • Thousands of people attended the investiture ceremony.
   • The investiture was broadcast live on national television.

   Synonymecoronationenthronement

2. Formal promotion to an officeC1formal

   The ceremonial act of clothing someone in the insignia of an office; the formal promotion of a person to an office or rank.

   Investitur

   • The investiture of the new bishop was a solemn occasion.
   • He received his investiture as a knight of the realm.
   • The investiture ceremony included the presentation of the official robes.

   Synonymeappointmententhronementinaugurationinductioninstallationordination