inception
noun [ C, usually singular, or U ]
uk/ɪnˈsepʃən/ usthe beginning of an organization, official activity, system, or agreement:
Since its inception in 1968, the company has been at the forefront of computer development.
the inception of an era/a period
the inception of a project/programme/scheme At the inception of the program, all parties will defer their complaints to the governing body.