Commencement

n.	1.	The first existence of anything; act or fact of commencing; rise; origin; beginning; start. The time of Henry VII. . . . nearly coincides with the commencement of what is termed "modern history." - Hallam.
	2.	The day when degrees are conferred by colleges and universities upon students and others.

Noun	1.	commencement - the time at which something is supposed to begin; "they got an early start"; "she knew from the get-go that he was the man for her" Synonyms: get-go, offset, outset, showtime, starting time, start, kickoff, beginning, first
	2.	commencement - an academic exercise in which diplomas are conferred Synonyms: commencement ceremony, commencement exercise, graduation exercise, graduation
	3.	commencement - the act of starting something; "he was responsible for the beginning of negotiations" Synonyms: beginning, start

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