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INAUGURATION
inauguration, startup
(noun) 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”
inauguration, inaugural
(noun) the ceremonial induction into a position; “the new president obviously enjoyed his inauguration”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
inauguration (countable and uncountable, plural inaugurations)
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.
Source: Wiktionary
In*au`gu*ra"tion, n. Etym: [L. inauguratio a beginning: cf. F. inauguration.]
1. The act of inuagurating, or inducting into office with solemnity; investiture by appropriate ceremonies. At his regal inauguration, his old father resigned the kingdom to him. Sir T. Browne.
2. The formal beginning or initiation of any movement, course of action, etc.; as, the inauguration of a new system, a new condition, etc.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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