Initiate
/ɪˈnɪʃieɪt/
Definitions
- (v.) To begin a legal process or transaction.
The parties will initiate the contract negotiations next week.
- (v.) To formally admit someone into a society or organization through a ritual or procedure.
The company initiated the new employee into the board of directors.
Forms
- initiates
- initiated
- initiating
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Commentary
In legal documents, 'initiate' often refers to the formal start of processes, and precision is key to avoid ambiguity between procedural and ceremonial contexts.
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