1. a ceremony in which someone is formally given an official position or honor
2. the action of formally investing someone with honors or rank

Examples

• The prince’s investiture as heir to the throne was televised worldwide.
• She attended the investiture ceremony at the university.
• The investiture of the new judge took place in the courthouse.
• Knights received their honors during the royal investiture.
• The investiture included speeches and the presentation of medals.
• Hundreds gathered to witness the bishop’s investiture.
• The investiture marked the beginning of his official duties.