commenced on vs commenced from

Both "commenced on" and "commenced from" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Commenced on" is used when referring to a specific date or time when something started, while "commenced from" is used when indicating the starting point or origin of something.

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commenced on

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to a specific date or time when something started.

Use "commenced on" when specifying the exact date or time when an event, activity, or process started. It indicates the starting point in time.

Examples:

The project commenced on January 1st.
The concert commenced on time.
The meeting commenced on schedule.

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These technical specifications apply in respect of the financial year 2007, which commenced on 16 October 2006.
These technical specifications apply in respect of the financial year 2008, which commenced on 16 October 2007.
Part I of the Decision referred to in the first paragraph is to continue to apply until 1 January 2016 with respect to the evaluation procedures of Member States which have already commenced on 26 November 2013.
Part II of the Decision referred to in the first paragraph is to continue to apply until 27 November 2014 with respect to the evaluation procedures of Member States which have already commenced on 26 November 2013.
the work provided for by the scheme commenced on... at the scheduled site;
(1) the work provided for by the scheme commenced on... at the scheduled site;
These technical specifications apply in respect of the financial year 2004, which commenced on 16 October 2003.
These technical specifications apply in respect of the financial year 2011, which commenced on 16 October 2010.
These technical specifications apply in respect of the financial year 2005, which commenced on 16 October 2004.
These technical specifications apply in respect of the financial year 2015, which commenced on 16 October 2014 and to the information to be transmitted for the closure of the rural development programmes 2007-2013 (budget item 05040501).
The environmental project commenced on: ...
On February 22, 1919 filming commenced on the new version of Salome.
that the proceedings seeking compensation for damage were commenced on 8th January 2009;
whether work has commenced on the contract;
Despite repeated complaints and criticisms, work has commenced on the Costa Calma-Pecenescal motorway on the Spanish island of Fuerteventura.
In the meantime, the roll-out of the network commenced on 12 October 2006 [7].
the R&D&I activity commenced on:,
However, following further evidence that the air carrier was not satisfactorily addressing safety concerns a new suspension procedure was commenced on 7 October 2011.
The pre-distribution of euro banknotes to banks commenced on 19 November 2007, while that of coins started almost a month earlier on 22 October 2007.
While building work has already commenced on the bridge there is a court case underway in Denmark to establish how far the EU directive has been fulfilled.

Alternatives:

started on
began on
initiated on

commenced from

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when indicating the starting point or origin of something.

Use "commenced from" when referring to the starting point or origin of an event, process, or journey. It indicates the initial location or position.