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instauration

ins·tau·ra·tion

uncommon

noun

1.

the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new

  • “she looked forward to her initiation as an adult”
  • “the foundation of a new scientific society”
  • “he regards the fork as a modern introduction”

Origin

From Latin instauratio: compare French instauration.

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