inaugural
noun/ɪˈnɔːɡjərəl/
/ɪˈnɔːɡjərəl/
[usually singular] (especially North American English)- the first official speech, meeting, etc. that marks the beginning of something important, for example the time when a new leader or parliament starts work
- the presidential inaugural in January
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