meaning of benediction
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.
3. The short prayer which closes public worship; as, to give the benediction.
4. The form of instituting an abbot, answering to the consecration of a bishop.
5. A solemn rite by which bells, banners, candles, etc. , are blessed with holy water, and formally dedicated to God.
6. the act of praying for divine protection
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