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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: 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. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: benediction n 1: the act of praying for divine protection [syn: {blessing}] 2: a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection [syn: {blessing}]
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