inauguration
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/ɪnɔːɡ(j)ʊˈɹeɪʃən/
English
Definitions
noun
- The act of inaugurating, or inducting into office with solemnity; investiture by appropriate ceremonies.
- The formal beginning or initiation of any movement, enterprise, event etc.“The inauguration of the new bar was a success, with plenty of discounts.”
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inauguralstartupinductionnominationappointmentinitiationoperationalizationswearing-inestablishmentintroductioninvestituretenureoathinstallationpossessionproclamation