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commencement Definition

com·mence·ment (-mənt)

noun

  1. the act or time of commencing; beginning; start
  2. the ceremonies at which degrees or diplomas are conferred at a school or college
  3. the day when this takes place
commencement Synonyms

commencement

n.

  1. A beginning

    genesis, start, initiation; see origin 1.

  2. Graduation ceremony

    convocation, graduation, commencement exercises, services; see celebration 1, 2, ceremony 2, graduation.

commencement Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • proceeding: We will promptly notify the Parties of the date of commencement of such proceedings.
  • tenancy: All costs for the tenancy are required to be paid in full prior to the commencement of the tenancy.
  • bankruptcy: The Bankruptcy Estate Upon commencement of a bankruptcy, a bankruptcy estate is created.
  • hostility: Until the war broke out Agrippa tried to use his influence to postpone for as long as possible the commencement of hostilities.
  • negotiation: Commencement of earnest negotiations on the future autonomous status of Tibet.
  • placement: The first, which must take place within 48 hours of commencement of placement should include: A named mentor.

Converse of object

  • precede: The applications have to be made in the Autumn preceding the commencement of the course, which runs from September to June each year.
  • await: Reg Woods awaiting commencement of the 1996 memorial service, in memory of his lost shipmates.
  • delay: If you choose to delay commencement of studies for up to six weeks, there is no need to inform either ACS or Warnborough.
  • mark: This date marks the commencement of the ' Transitional Provisions ' under the Act.
  • follow: Your invoice will be sent within 5 working days following commencement of your event.

Modifies a noun

  • date: The commencement date of the Act was on Friday 18 February 2005.
  • lump: Paragraph 23 amends the overall ceiling on an individual's total pension commencement lump sums of 25 % of the standard lifetime allowance.
  • sum: Paragraph 23 amends the overall ceiling on an individual's total pension commencement lump sums of 25 % of the standard lifetime allowance.
  • order: These sections of the Act will be brought in by commencement order next April.
  • ceremony: Mia is class president, and in charge of organizing the senior class's commencement ceremony.
  • provision: Part 7 also sets out the commencement provisions for the Act.

Noun used with modifier

  • pension: Paragraph 23 amends the overall ceiling on an individual's total pension commencement lump sums of 25 % of the standard lifetime allowance.
  • holiday: The balance is to be paid 4 weeks prior to holiday commencement.
  • course: The whole course fee will be payable for those cancelations received 7 days or less before course commencement.