Htvestiture
Defined in 1 dictionary — Anderson (1889)
A Dictionary of Law
William C. Anderson · 1889
A grant of land in feudal ages was perfected by the ceremony of corporal investiture: open and notorious delivery of possesion in the presence of other vassals. Made by putting a vestis, a robe, upon the tenant. Perpetuated memory of tbe transaction at a time wben writing was little known.' See Delivery, 1.