consecration

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noun

1. a solemn commitment of your life or your time to some cherished purpose (to a service or a goal)
- his consecration to study
• Derivationally related forms:
consecrate
• Hypernyms:
commitment, allegiance, loyalty, dedication
2. (religion) sanctification of something by setting it apart (usually with religious rites) as dedicated to God
- the Cardinal attended the consecration of the church
• Derivationally related forms:
consecrate
• Topics:
religion, faith, religious belief
• Hypernyms:
sanctification