Vestment (noun)

1. A garment worn by a member of the clergy as part of a religious service.
2. A ceremonial garment worn by a person in a position of authority, such as a judge or monarch.

Origin:

From the latin word "vestire" meaning "to clothe".

Examples:

1. The priest put on his vestments before the service.
2. The bishop's vestments were intricately embroidered.
3. The vestments worn by the Pope are made of gold and silk.
4. The judge wore a black robe as a vestment of his authority.
5. The king's coronation vestment was adorned with jewels.