sacrament
IPA: sˈækrʌmʌnt
noun
- (Christianity) A sacred act and the attendant ceremony, considered (theology) an outward sign of divine grace.
- (in particular) The Eucharist.
- The consecrated Eucharist (especially the bread).
- (by extension) A thing which is regarded as possessing a sacred character or mysterious significance.
- (Ancient Rome) The oath of allegiance taken by soldiers in Ancient Rome; hence, any sacred ceremony used to impress an obligation; a solemn oath-taking; an oath.
verb
- (transitive) To bind by an oath.
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