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sacrament

UK /ˈsækɹəmənt/ | US /ˈsækɹəmənt/

A sacred act or ceremony in Christianity. In Catholic theology, a sacrament is defined as "an outward sign instituted by Christ to give grace."

sacrament in 30 Seconds

  • (noun) A sacred act or ceremony in Christianity. In Catholic theology, a sacrament is defined as "an outward sign instituted by Christ to give grace."
  • (noun) (in particular) The Eucharist.
  • (noun) The consecrated Eucharist (especially the bread).

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun A sacred act or ceremony in Christianity. In Catholic theology, a sacrament is defined as "an outward sign instituted by Christ to give grace."
  2. 2
    noun (in particular) The Eucharist.
  3. 3
    noun The consecrated Eucharist (especially the bread).
  4. 4
    noun A thing which is regarded as possessing a sacred character or mysterious significance.
  5. 5
    noun 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.
  6. 6
    verb To bind by an oath.
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