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n. - (religion) sanctification of something by setting it apart (usually with religious rites) as dedicated to God; A solemn commitment of your life or your time to some cherished purpose (to a service or a goal).

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  • His consecration to study
  • This is what the term consecration properly means.
  • The first Sunday in every month we have what we call our consecration meeting.
  • Capitol Hill police barred them from entering the room to continue what they called a consecration service.
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