4
solemnization(noun, rite)
3
convocation(noun, start, beginning, rite, onset)
3
admittance(noun, opening, addition, establishment, introduction)
3
conscription
3
enrollment(noun, appearance, start, beginning, opening)
3
entry(noun, cause, beginning, origin, permission)
3
existence
3
graduation(appearance, start, beginning, onset, origination)
3
groundwork
3
incipiency(noun, act, start, process, beginning)
3
installment
3
instalment
3
intromission(noun, admission)
3
kickoff(noun, act, start, top, informal)
3
liturgy(noun, rite)
3
observance(noun, rite)
3
ordination(introduction, investiture)
3
orientation
3
preliminary(noun, beginning)
3
rise(start, top, beginning, opening, creation)
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