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inception

in·cep·tion [ in sépsh'n ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. beginning: the beginning of something ( formal )

2. U.K. enrollment at university: enrollment as a university student, especially one studying for a master's degree or doctorate ( dated formal )

[15th century. Directly or via French< Latin inception-< incipere (see incipient)]
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