Definition of 'inauguration'
(ɪnˌɔɡjəˈreiʃən, -ɡə-)
noun
an act or ceremony of inaugurating
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After his second inauguration he ended price and wage controls and called for voluntary
"restraints.
An operation to remove a colostomy bag may not take place until after his inauguration.
Behind the scenes they are planning and plotting well before inauguration day.
But she will want to meet the next President as soon as possible after their inauguration.
Half a million marched in Washington, where metro system bosses said it was busier
than on inauguration day.
He possibly wants the rapper to perform at his inauguration, but may want him as secretary
for agriculture for all we know.
His role in pushing for and winning the referendum is already well established in
Washington and won him invites to other exclusive receptions during the inauguration
week.
If some on the wilder fringes of society have their way, he will be lucky to survive
until his inauguration in January.
The lip-sync thing at the inauguration?
The British embassy contributed to the inauguration festivities by hosting a reception.
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They later attended the inauguration of the University.
the inauguration of monetary union
the inauguration of the new Governor
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