beiktatás

Beiktatás is a Hungarian term that denotes the formal installation or inauguration of a person into a specific office or role. It refers to the moment when an individual officially assumes duties and is recognized as authorized to exercise the powers of that position. The term is used in both secular and religious contexts to describe the process of taking office after appointment or election.

In political and public administration contexts, beiktatás typically includes a ceremony in which the officeholder takes an oath or affirmation, receives credentials or insignia, and assumes responsibility for the office. The exact form, duration, and venue are determined by constitutional provisions, law, or organizational rules, and may be public or private.

Religious contexts also employ beiktatás to denote the installation of clergy into a church office or role, such as a bishop or abbot, often occurring during a formal liturgy or ritual.

Beiktatás serves to establish formal authority, ensure legitimacy, and facilitate continuity of governance or organizational leadership during transitions. It usually follows election or appointment and may be scheduled to align with constitutional timelines, ceremonial calendars, or institutional needs.