origination

Noun

WordNet 3.0

an event that is a beginning; a first part or stage of subsequent eventsSynonyms: origin inception
the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new“she looked forward to her initiation as an adult”“the foundation of a new scientific society”Synonyms: initiation founding foundation institution creation innovation introduction instauration

Origination \O*rig`i*na"tion\, n. [L. originatio.] [1913 Webster]

1.The act or process of bringing or coming into existence; first production. "The origination of the universe." --Keill. [1913 Webster]

What comes from spirit is a spontaneous origination.— Hickok.[1913 Webster]

2.Mode of production, or bringing into being. [1913 Webster]

This eruca is propagated by animal parents, to wit, butterflies, after the common origination of all caterpillars.— Ray.[1913 Webster]