Noun
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the ceremonial induction into a position
"the new president obviously enjoyed his inauguration"
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an address delivered at an inaugural ceremony (especially by a United States president)
- inaugural address
Adjective
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serving to set in motion
"the magazine's inaugural issue"
"the initiative phase in the negotiations"
"an initiatory step toward a treaty"
"his first (or maiden) speech in Congress"
"the liner's maiden voyage"
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occurring at or characteristic of a formal investiture or induction
"the President's inaugural address"
"an inaugural ball"