Initiation

The aim of jazz is the mechanical reproduction of a regressive moment, a castration symbolism. 'Give up your masculinity, let yourself be castrated,' the eunuchlike sound of the jazz band both mocks and proclaims, 'and you will be rewarded, accepted into a fraternity which shares the mystery of impotence with you, a mystery revealed at the moment of the initiation rite.

Many sects have initiation rituals for new members.

There's also the initiation ritual.

Your initiation is complete.

Tom hoped the initiation ceremony would be over soon.

Tom wanted to join a fraternity at university, but was scared of the initiation ceremony.

The initiation ceremony is tonight.

Researchers noted aspirin reduces inflammation, which plays a role in the initiation of disease. They also said the painkiller is a mild aromatase inhibitor. Aromatase inhibitors reduce the amount of the female hormone estrogen circulating in the bloodstream, which fuels breast tumors, so they are used to treat some forms of breast cancer in post-menopausal women.

Donald needs to pass the right of initiation.

Welcome to initiation day.