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Initiation

/ˌɪˌnɪʃiˈeɪʃən/
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(noun) The act of initiating, or the process of being initiated or introduced.

Many sects have initiation rituals for new members.
There's also the initiation ritual.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The secret club has a very long and complex ____ ceremony that all new members must undergo.

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