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Noun: benediction  ,be-ni'dik-shun
  1. The act of praying for divine protection
    - blessing
     
  2. A ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection
    - blessing

Derived forms: benedictions

Type of: orison [archaic], petition, prayer, supplication

Encyclopedia: Benediction

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