Cryptic crossword clue
Uproar during address for investiture 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word ORDINATION

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The straight part
We know that "investiture" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case investiture = ordination.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does ORDINATION mean?

ORDINATION noun
  1. The act of ordaining or the state of being ordained.
  2. The ceremony in which a priest is consecrated, considered a sacrament in the Catholic and Orthodox churches.

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