Sponsion

Pronunciation: /ˈɛsˈpɑnˈɛsˈaɪˌɑn/

Sponsion (noun)

  1. A formal ceremony at a university where a person is officially given a degree or academic title.
  2. A formal act of starting someone in an office or role, often with an official statement or ceremony.

Examples

  • The sponsion celebrates the university degree ceremony for new graduates.
  • Students attend the sponsion to mark their university degree ceremony.