swearing-in
noun/ˌsweərɪŋ ˈɪn/
/ˌswerɪŋ ˈɪn/
[uncountable, singular]- a special ceremony at which a new public official or leader promises to perform their duties well and show strong support for the organization or country
- the swearing-in of the new president
Oxford Collocations DictionarySwearing-in is used before these nouns:- ceremony
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