Initiation
WordNet
noun
(1) An act that sets in motion some course of events
(2) The act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new
"She looked forward to her initiation as an adult"
"The foundation of a new scientific society"
"He regards the fork as a modern introduction"
(3) Wisdom as evidenced by the possession of knowledge
"His knowledgeability impressed me"
"His dullness was due to lack of initiation"
(4) A formal entry into an organization or position or office
"His initiation into the club"
"He was ordered to report for induction into the army"
"He gave a speech as part of his installation into the hall of fame"
WiktionaryText
Noun
- The act of initiating, or the process of being initiated or introduced; as, initiation into a society, into business, literature, etc.
- The form or ceremony by which a person is introduced into any society; mode of entrance into an organized body; especially, the rite of admission into a secret society or order.