[ ɪ'nɔ:gjʊreɪt ]
■ verb
1》 introduce (a new system, period, etc.).
↘mark the opening of (an institution) with a special event.
2》 admit formally to office.
Derivatives
inauguration noun
inaugurator noun
inauguratory adjective
Origin
C16: from L. inaugurat- 'interpreted as omens (from the flight of birds)', based on augurare 'to augur'.