Inauguration
(noun)
- The ceremony marking the beginning of a new term of office for a president.
- The formal installation of a person in a new office or position.
- The beginning of a new period of office, especially for a president.
Origin:
Late middle english, from old french inauguracion, from latin inauguratio(n-), from inaugurare "to consecrate by taking omens", from in- "into" + augurare "to take omens".
Examples:
- The inauguration of the new president was attended by dignitaries from around the world.
- The inauguration of the new city mayor was marked by a parade and a speech.
- The inauguration of the new university president was a historic event.
- The inauguration of the new museum was marked by the unveiling of its collections.
- The inauguration of the new government was accompanied by much fanfare and celebration.