commencement.
The first existence of anything; act or fact of commencing; the beginning.
Meaning & usage
The first existence of anything; act or fact of commencing; the beginning.
The time of Henry VII nearly coincides with the commencement of what is termed modern history.
The day when degrees are conferred by colleges and universities upon students and others.
A graduation ceremony, from a school, college or university. Sometimes before the actual graduation.
Where this word comes from
From French commencement; analyzable as commence + -ment.
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