consecration

noun
/ˌkɒnsɪˈkɹeɪʃən/

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin cōnsecrātiō, cōnsecrātiōnem.

  1. borrowed from cōnsecrātiō

Definitions

  1. The act or ceremony of consecrating

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

    • 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.

The neighborhood

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