consecration
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/ˌkɒnsɪˈkɹeɪʃən/
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ˌkɒnsɪˈkɹeɪʃən
Noun
The act or ceremony of consecrating; the state of being consecrated; dedication.
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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.
Noun
a solemn commitment of your life or your time to some cherished purpose (to a service or a goal)
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his consecration to study
(religion) sanctification of something by setting it apart (usually with religious rites) as dedicated to God
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the Cardinal attended the consecration of the church
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consecrations