inauguration

noun
/ɪˌnɔːɡ(j)ʊˈɹeɪʃən/UK/ɪˌnɔ.ɡjəˈɹeɪʃən//ɪˌnɑ.ɡjəˈɹeɪʃən/US

Etymology

From Middle French inauguration.

  1. derived from inauguration

Definitions

  1. The act of inaugurating, or inducting into office with solemnity

    The act of inaugurating, or inducting into office with solemnity; investiture by appropriate ceremonies.

  2. The formal beginning, initiation, or entry into service of any movement, enterprise,…

    The formal beginning, initiation, or entry into service of any movement, enterprise, building, event, etc.

    • Near-synonym: dedication
    • The inauguration of the new bar was a success, with plenty of discounts.
    • Not a year goes by without the inauguration of new metros or light rail lines somewhere in the world.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA