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initiation

in·i·ti·a·tion [ i nìshee áysh'n ] (plural in·i·ti·a·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. action that makes something start: action that causes something, especially an important process or event, to begin
the initiation of legal proceedings

2. ceremony: a usually secret or mysterious ceremony by which somebody is admitted to a group, organization, or religion ( sometimes used before nouns )
initiation rites

3. introduction to something new: the introduction of somebody to a new activity, interest, or area

[Late 16th century. < Latin initiation-< initiat- (see initiate)]
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