investitive
American
[in-ves-ti-tiv]
/ ɪnˈvɛs tɪ tɪv /
adjective
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of, relating to, or empowered to invest.
an investitive act.
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of or relating to investiture.
Etymology
Origin of investitive
1770–80; < Medieval Latin investīt ( us ) ( see investiture) + -ive
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