English Explanatory Dictionary

lay investiture

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The appointment of religious officials (commonly bishops) by secular subjects (commonly kings or nobles).

Word forms

lay investiture lay investitures

Related words

investiture controversy
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