baptism

as in inauguration
the process or an instance of being formally placed in an office or organization the baptism of the new members of the college fraternity

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“Baptism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baptism. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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