Initiation
/ɪˌnɪʃiˈeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or process of formally beginning or introducing a legal proceeding or contract.
The initiation of the contract process requires both parties' consent.
- (n.) The procedure by which a person is admitted into a group or organization, often involving formal rituals.
The initiation ceremony marked her entry into the legal fraternity.
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Commentary
Use 'initiation' to denote formal commencement in legal or organizational contexts; clarity in specifying the process or event following initiation is advisable.
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