lay investiture
lay investiture · lay investitures
The appointment of religious officials by secular subjectsThe appointment of religious officials (commonly bishops) by secular subjects (commonly kings or nobles).
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)The appointment of religious officials (commonly bishops) by secular subjects (commonly kings or nobles).
Forms
plural: lay investitures| Singular | lay investiture |
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable