benediction

[Ben`e*dic·tion]

A benediction is a blessing either a formal one that you might hear in a church service or an informal one that you might utter when you take any leap of faith.

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The act of blessing.

Noun
the act of praying for divine protection

Noun
a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection


n.
The act of blessing.

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.
The short prayer which closes public worship; as, to give the benediction.

n.
The form of instituting an abbot, answering to the consecration of a bishop.

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A solemn rite by which bells, banners, candles, etc., are blessed with holy water, and formally dedicated to God.


Benediction

Ben`e*dic"tion , n. [L. benedictio: cf. F. b'82n'82diction. 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.
Homeward serenely she walked with God's benediction upon her.
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.

The act of blessing.

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