inauguration

  1. Noun.  The act of inaugurating, or inducting into office with solemnity; investiture by appropriate ceremonies.
  2. Noun.  The formal beginning or initiation of any movement, course of action, etc.; as, the inauguration of a new system, a new condition, etc.

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