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inauguration

inau·gu·ra·tion

UK/ɪˌnɔːɡ(j)ʊˈɹeɪʃən/ US/ɪˌnɔ.ɡjəˈɹeɪʃən/ uncommon

noun

1.

the act of starting a new operation or practice

  • “he opposed the inauguration of fluoridation”
  • “the startup of the new factory was delayed by strikes”
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2.

the ceremonial induction into a position

  • “the new president obviously enjoyed his inauguration”
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Origin

From Middle French inauguration.

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