Sentence examples similar to conferment of powers from inspiring English sources

Leo IX's aim was the eradication of what he saw as the chief evils of the time that is, concubinage (clerical marriage), simony (buying and selling of ecclesiastical offices), and lay investiture (conferment of an ecclesiastical office by a lay ruler).

The honorary doctorates are conferred during the annual conferment of doctoral degrees and inauguration of new professors, KTH's largest ceremonial event.

The separation of powers works.

But no reduction of powers.

Uncertainty, and reduction of powers.

The conferment of the honour has even been refused.

Conferment of the order entails adoption into knighthood and the right to use the title "Sir".

The masters formed themselves into collegia (that is, organizations), chiefly for the conferment of degrees.

SPICE Director Gary Mukai has been named a recipient of the 2017 Autumn Conferment of Japanese Decorations.

As it is a family order, conferment of this honour is solely at the discretion of the British sovereign.

Although the encomienda was not officially abolished until the late 18th century, in September 1721 the conferment of new encomiendas in Spain's colonies was prohibited.