noun [U]
1 ~ (into sth) the act of sb becoming a member of a group, often with a special ceremony; the act of introducing sb to an activity or skill:
an initiation ceremony * her initiation into the world of marketing
2 (formal) the act of starting sth:
the initiation of criminal proceedings
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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