Benediction
Ben`e`dic´tion
| n. | 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. | (Eccl.) The form of instituting an abbot, answering to the consecration of a bishop. | |
| 4. | (R. C. Ch.) A solemn rite by which bells, banners, candles, etc., are blessed with holy water, and formally dedicated to God. |
| Noun | 1. |  benediction - the act of praying for divine protectionSynonyms: blessing |
| 2. | benediction - a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection Synonyms: blessing |