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Benediction : (noun)
1: the act of praying for divine protection [syn: blessing]
2: a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection [syn: blessing]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Benediction : \Ben`e*dic"tion\, n. [L. benedictio: cf. F.
b['e]n['e]diction. See Benison.]
1. The act of blessing.
2. A blessing; an expression of blessing, prayer, or kind
wishes in favor of any person or thing; a solemn or
affectionate invocation of happiness.
So saying, he arose; whom Adam thus Followed with
benediction. --Milton.
Homeward serenely she walked with God's benediction
upon her. --Longfellow.
Specifically: The short prayer which closes public
worship; as, to give the benediction.
3. (Eccl.) The form of instituting an abbot, answering to the
consecration of a bishop. --Ayliffe.
4. (R. C. Ch.) A solemn rite by which bells, banners,
candles, etc., are blessed with holy water, and formally
dedicated to God.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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