inauguration
/ɪˌnɑ.ɡjəˈɹeɪʃən/ noun C1- The act of inaugurating, or inducting into office with solemnity; investiture by appropriate ceremonies.
- 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.
Plural inaugurations
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