the term lay investiture refers to an illicit practice by secular leaders- laypeople, not ordained bishops,-to invest, or impower, a leader of the church with authority

Which goal was most likely to be supported by both poor peasents and city merchants in the early years of the french revolution? an end to feudal privileges overthrow of the monarchy destruction of the power of the catholic church suppression of the third estate take your time to answer, i'm not in a big rush