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benediction

Pronunciation: /ˌbɛnɪˈdɪkʃ(ə)n/

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Definition of benediction

noun

[mass noun]
  • the utterance of a blessing, especially at the end of a religious service: he said the benediction
  • (Benediction) (in the Roman Catholic Church) a service in which the congregation is blessed with the sacrament: she went with Maureen to Benediction
  • [count noun] a prayer asking for divine blessing.
  • the state of being blessed: he eventually wins benediction

Origin:

late Middle English: via Old French from Latin benedictio(n-), from benedicere 'wish well, bless', from bene 'well' + dicere 'say'

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