investiture

• Nom désignant la cérémonie officielle au cours de laquelle une personne reçoit une fonction, un rang ou un pouvoir, comme l'intronisation d'un monarque ou l'entrée en fonction.

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.

   Investiture d'un monarque

   • 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.

   Synonymescoronationenthronement

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.

   Investiture

   • 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.

   Synonymesappointmententhronementinaugurationinductioninstallationordination