commencement
/kəˈmɛnsmənt/
noun
- 1
The first existence of anything; act or fact of commencing
“The time of Henry VII nearly coincides with the commencement of what is termed modern history.”
- 2
The day when degrees are conferred by colleges and universities upon students and others.
- 3
A graduation ceremony, from a school, college or university.
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