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inauguration

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inauguration in WordNet English dictionary

noun
  1. the ceremonial induction into a position
    "the new president obviously enjoyed his inauguration"
    inauguration  inaugural 
  2. the act of starting a new operation or practice
    "he opposed the inauguration of fluoridation"; "the startup of the new factory was delayed by strikes"
    inauguration  startup 
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