noun Date: 13th century an act, instance, or time of commencing, 2. the ceremonies or the day for conferring degrees or diplomas, the period of activities at this time
COMMENCEMENT
Meaning of COMMENCEMENT in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012