Dictionary
in•i•ti•a•to•ry
Pronunciation: (i-nish'ē-u-tôr"ē, -tōr"ē), [key]—
adj.
1. introductory; initial:
an initiatory step toward a treaty.
2. serving to initiate or admit into a society, club, etc.
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