swearing-in ceremony
1swearing in ceremony — procedure in which one takes an oath …
2Swearing on the Horns — is a farcical oath that was traditionally given to visitors at various pubs in the London suburb of Highgate during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. The oath consists of a series of statements read by a clerk, confirming one s dedication to… …
3swearing-in — n [singular] a ceremony in which someone with a new public job or position officially promises to do their duty well …
4swearing-in — /swair ing in /, n. an official ceremony where a person takes an oath of office, allegiance, etc. [1890 95; from v. phrase swear in; see ING1] * * * swearing in UK [ˌsweərɪŋ ˈɪn] US [ˌswerɪŋ ˈɪn] noun [countable] [singular swearing in …
5ceremony — noun 1 formal public/religious event ADJECTIVE ▪ brief, short ▪ quiet, simple ▪ elaborate, glittering (BrE), lavish …
6swearing-in — UK [ˌsweərɪŋ ˈɪn] / US [ˌswerɪŋ ˈɪn] noun [countable] Word forms swearing in : singular swearing in plural swearing ins an official ceremony in which someone beginning an important job formally promises to do their duty …
7swearing-in — noun Swearing in is used before these nouns: ↑ceremony …
8swearing-in — /swair ing in /, n. an official ceremony where a person takes an oath of office, allegiance, etc. [1890 95; from v. phrase swear in; see ING1] * * * …
9swearing-in — swear′ing in′ n. cvb an official ceremony in which a person takes an oath of office, allegiance, etc • Etymology: 1890–95 …
10Hong Kong handover ceremony — The handover ceremony of Hong Kong in 1997 officially marked the transfer of Hong Kong from the United Kingdom to the People s Republic of China. It was an internationally televised event with the ceremony commencing on the night of June 30, 1997 …
