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noun
A ceremony during which the soldiers or other officials guarding a major government building or state residence, especially Buckingham Palace in England, are replaced by a new shift.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: usually preceded by the
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Synonyms: guard mounting
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Any situation in which an individual or group charged with a task or responsibilities in an organization is replaced by another individual or group.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: broadly, figuratively
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