swearing-in ceremony
Official oath event
A swearing-in ceremony is the formal event at which a person takes an oath of office, marking the official assumption of a new role—typically in government, the military, or other public positions.
The ceremony usually involves placing a hand on a religious or significant text while reciting prescribed words: The swearing-in ceremony for the new president drew thousands to the capital.
- president-electChosen but not inaugurated
- sworn inFormally bound by oath
- taking officeAssuming an official position
- hand on BibleOath-taking position
- oathFormal binding promise
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swearing-in ceremonyresignation
Voluntary relinquishment of position
impeachment · removal from office · farewell address · stepping down · ouster
swearing-in ceremonydecommissioning
Withdrawing from active service
honorable discharge · mustering out · retirement ceremony · forswearing · defrocking
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