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initiation
1. n. The act of initiating, or the process of being initiated or introduced
initiation into a society
initiation into business
initiation into literature
2. n. 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.
3. n. (chemistry) The first step of transcription or of transduction.

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Many sects have initiation rituals for new members.

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