initiation
/ɪˌnɪʃ.iˈeɪ.ʃən/ noun C1- The act of initiating, or the process of being initiated or introduced. · initiation into a society· initiation into business
- The form or ceremony by which a person is introduced into any society; mode of entrance into an organized body; especially, the rite of admission into a secret society or order.
- The first step of transcription or of transduction.
Plural initiations
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However, accept what I propose to you as an initiation into Parisian life—a life of politeness, visiting, and introductions.”
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