consecration

Borrowed from Latin cōnsecrātiō, cōnsecrātiōnem.

• IPA^(key): /ˌkɒnsɪˈkɹeɪʃən/

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• Rhymes: -eɪʃən

consecration (countable and uncountable, plural consecrations)

1. The act or ceremony of consecrating; the state of being consecrated; dedication.
   • 1845, William Palmer, Origines Liturgicae, or, Antiquities of the English Ritual: And a Dissertation on Primitive Liturgies‎^[1], 4th edition, volume 2, London: Francis & John Rivington, →OCLC, page 310:

     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.

• consecrate

• sacrament
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