3
initiation(noun, introduction, investiture)
3
naming(noun, approval, choice, employment, promotion)
3
preferment(noun, churchdom)
3
presentation(noun, churchdom)
3
reading in(verb, expression, phrasal verb, churchdom)
3
system(noun, order, system)
2
admission
2
admittance
2
canonization(noun, dedication, sanctification, beatification)
2
codification(organization, arrangement, classification, analysis, grade)
2
conferment(noun, investiture)
2
coronation(noun, commission, installation, investiture)
2
dedication(noun, sanctification, beatification)
2
delegation(noun, charge, approval, transfer, choice)
2
devotion(noun, dedication, sanctification, beatification)
2
edict(noun, command)
2
election(noun, approval, choice, employment, promotion)
2
enactment
2
hallowing(noun, dedication, sanctification, beatification)
2
instatement
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