Look up: benediction

1. benediction
   [n] - a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection
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2. benediction
   Blessing recited at the end of a Christian service, particularly the Mass. ...
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3. 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 sole...
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4. benediction
   blessing noun a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection
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5. 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, can...
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6. 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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7. 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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8. benediction
   
   • the act of praying for divine protection
   • a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection
   
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9. 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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10. benediction
    Blessing recited at the end of a Christian service, particularly the Mass
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11. 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. Judaism: Christianity: From the earliest church, Christians adopted ceremonial benedictions into their liturgical worship, particu...
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12. Benediction
    (band) `Benediction` is a British death metal band from Birmingham, England. They were formed in February 1989. Biography: The Birmingham-based death metal band Benediction were formed in February 1989 by Paul Adams (bass), Peter Rew (guitar), Darren Brookes (guitar), and Mark "Barney&qu...
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13. Benediction
    (Angel) "`Benediction`" is episode 21 of season 3 in the television show Angel. Plot synopsis: Unable to contact Angel, the gang starts to plan a search, but it`s unnecessary as he returns to the hotel. He informs them that he found Connor and they talked, but Angel`s battle ...
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14. Benediction
    (story) `"Benediction"` is a short story by American author F. Scott Fitzgerald, first published in 1920 in Fitzgerald`s short story collection Flappers and Philosophers. It tells the story of a young girl, Lois, who is on her way to a tryst with her lover, Howard, and stops ...
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