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| − | [[Latin]] inauguratus, past participle of inaugurare, [[literally]], to [[practice]] augury, from in- + augurare to [ | + | [[Latin]] inauguratus, past participle of inaugurare, [[literally]], to [[practice]] augury, from in- + augurare to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augur augur]; from the [[rites]] connected with augury |
| − | *Date: [ | + | *Date: [https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/17th_Centuyr 1606] |
==Definition== | ==Definition== | ||
*1 : to induct into an office with suitable [[ceremonies]] | *1 : to induct into an office with suitable [[ceremonies]] | ||
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:b : to bring about the beginning of | :b : to bring about the beginning of | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | An '''inauguration''' is a [[formal]] [[ceremony]] to mark the beginning of a [[leader]]'s term of office. An example is the [[ceremony]] in which the [ | + | An '''inauguration''' is a [[formal]] [[ceremony]] to mark the beginning of a [[leader]]'s term of office. An example is the [[ceremony]] in which the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_the_United_States President of the United States] officially takes the [[oath]] of office. |
The most common usage of the term is in the [[context]] of a [[formal]] investiture whereby an [[individual]] assumes an office or position of [[authority]] or [[power]]. The term is usually used in [[reference]] to a politician's [[assumption]] of the [[duties]] of head of state or head of [[government]] (e.g. the President's inauguration). An "inaugural address" is the presidential [[speech]] given at this [[ceremony]] which informs the people of his [[intentions]] as a [[leader]]. | The most common usage of the term is in the [[context]] of a [[formal]] investiture whereby an [[individual]] assumes an office or position of [[authority]] or [[power]]. The term is usually used in [[reference]] to a politician's [[assumption]] of the [[duties]] of head of state or head of [[government]] (e.g. the President's inauguration). An "inaugural address" is the presidential [[speech]] given at this [[ceremony]] which informs the people of his [[intentions]] as a [[leader]]. | ||
| − | [[Political]] inaugurations often feature lavish [[ceremonies]], in which the politician [[public]]ly takes his or her [[oath]] of office in front of a large crowd of [[spectator]]s. The equivalent [[ceremony]] in another [[jurisdiction]] may be called a "swearing-in". A monarchical inauguration is similar to what in another [[jurisdiction]] may be called a [ | + | [[Political]] inaugurations often feature lavish [[ceremonies]], in which the politician [[public]]ly takes his or her [[oath]] of office in front of a large crowd of [[spectator]]s. The equivalent [[ceremony]] in another [[jurisdiction]] may be called a "swearing-in". A monarchical inauguration is similar to what in another [[jurisdiction]] may be called a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coronation coronation] or enthronement. |
Other than [[personal]] inaugurations, the term can also refer to the official opening or beginning of an [[institution]] or [[structure]]. | Other than [[personal]] inaugurations, the term can also refer to the official opening or beginning of an [[institution]] or [[structure]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 23:56, 12 December 2020
Etymology
Latin inauguratus, past participle of inaugurare, literally, to practice augury, from in- + augurare to augur; from the rites connected with augury
- Date: 1606
Definition
- 1 : to induct into an office with suitable ceremonies
- 2 a : to dedicate ceremoniously : observe formally the beginning of <inaugurate a new school>
- b : to bring about the beginning of
Description
An inauguration is a formal ceremony to mark the beginning of a leader's term of office. An example is the ceremony in which the President of the United States officially takes the oath of office.
The most common usage of the term is in the context of a formal investiture whereby an individual assumes an office or position of authority or power. The term is usually used in reference to a politician's assumption of the duties of head of state or head of government (e.g. the President's inauguration). An "inaugural address" is the presidential speech given at this ceremony which informs the people of his intentions as a leader.
Political inaugurations often feature lavish ceremonies, in which the politician publicly takes his or her oath of office in front of a large crowd of spectators. The equivalent ceremony in another jurisdiction may be called a "swearing-in". A monarchical inauguration is similar to what in another jurisdiction may be called a coronation or enthronement.
Other than personal inaugurations, the term can also refer to the official opening or beginning of an institution or structure.
