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investitive

[ in-ves-ti-tiv ]
/ ɪnˈvɛs tɪ tɪv /

adjective

of, relating to, or empowered to invest: an investitive act.
of or relating to investiture.

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Origin of investitive

1770–80; <Medieval Latin investīt(us) (see investiture) + -ive

Words nearby investitive

investigate, investigation, investigative new drug, investigator, investing cartilage, investitive, investiture, investment, investment analyst, investment bank, investment bond
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