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Webster 1913 Edition

Initiation

In-iˊti-a′tion

,
Noun.
[L.
initiatio
: cf. F.
initiation
.]
1.
The act of initiating, or the process of being initiated or introduced;
as,
initiation
into a society, into business, literature, etc.
“The initiation of courses of events.”
Pope.
2.
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.
Silence is the first thing that is taught us at our
initiation
into sacred mysteries.
Broome.

Webster 1828 Edition

Initiation

INITIA'TION

,
Noun.
[L. initiatio.] The act or process of introducing one into a new society, by instructing him in its principles, rules or ceremonies; as, too initiate a person into a christian community.
1.
The act or process of making one acquainted with principles before unknown.
2.
Admission by application of ceremonies or use of symbols; as, to initiate one into the visible church by baptism.

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