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consecration

.kɒnsi'kreiʃәn3 senses · 568 ms
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noun/ˌkɒnsɪˈkɹeɪʃən/
  1. 1

    The act or ceremony of consecrating; the state of being consecrated; dedication.countableuncountable

    • Inthronization, in ancient times, immediately succeeded the rite of consecration; the new bishop being honourably placed in his episcopal chair by the prelates assembled for his consecration.

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