inauguration

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Synonyms: auguration, inauration, inaugurating, inaugurator, exauguration, inaugurations

Antonyms: auguration, inauration, inaugurating, inaugurator, exauguration, inaugurations

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Noun

1. {{senseid|en|induction into office; ceremony marking it}} The act of [[inaugurate|inaugurating]], or [[induct]]ing into [[office]] with [[solemnity]]; [[investiture]] by appropriate [[ceremony|ceremonies]].
2. {{senseid|en|initiation of movement, enterprise, building, etc}} The formal beginning, [[initiation]], or entry into [[service]] of any movement, enterprise, building, event{{,}} etc.

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