n. [ LL. investitura: cf. F. investiture. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
He had refused to yield up to the pope the investiture of bishops. Sir W. Raleigh. [ 1913 Webster ]
The grant of land or a feud was perfected by the ceremony of corporal investiture, or open delivery of possession. Blackstone. [ 1913 Webster ]
While we yet have on
Our gross investiture of mortal weeds. Trench. [ 1913 Webster ]