inauguration

英[ɪ,nɔːgjʊ'reɪʃ(ə)n] 美[ɪn,ɔgjə'reʃən]

1. the act of starting a new operation or practice;

"he opposed the inauguration of fluoridation"

"the startup of the new factory was delayed by strikes"

2. the ceremonial induction into a position;

"the new president obviously enjoyed his inauguration"