Look up: benediction

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   benediction
   [n] - a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection
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   benediction
   Blessing recited at the end of a Christian service, particularly the Mass. ...
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   Benediction
   Ben`e·dic'tion noun [ Latin benedictio : confer French bénédiction . 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. » &#x ...
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   benediction
   blessing noun a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection
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   Benediction
   A `benediction` (Latin: `bene`, well + `dicere`, to speak) is a short invocation for divine help, blessing and guidance, usually at the end of worship service.
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   Benediction
   • (n.) The form of instituting an abbot, answering to the consecration of a bishop. • (n.) A blessing; an expression of blessing, prayer, or kind wishes in favor of any person or thing; a solemn or affectionate invocation of happiness. • (n.) A solemn rite by which bells, banners, candles, etc., are blessed with holy water, and forma...
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   benediction
   a verbal blessing of persons or things, commonly applied to invocations pronounced in God`s name by a priest or minister, usually at the conclusion ... [2 related articles]
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   benediction
   benediction 1. The utterance of a blessing; solemn invocation of blessedness upon a person; devout expression of a wish for the happiness, prosperity, or success of a person or enterprise. 2. Blessing carried into practical effect, blessedness; kindly favor, grace.
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   benediction
   
   1. the act of praying for divine protection
   2. a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection
   
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    benediction
    benediction [Lat.,=blessing], solemn blessing usually administered in the name of God by a priest or a minister. The temple worship at Jerusalem had fixed forms of benedictions, and Christians have always given them an important place in ceremony, especially at the end of a ritual. Protestants have ...
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