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sacrament noun

  /ˈsækɹəmənt/
  • (Christianity) A sacred act and the attendant ceremony, considered (theology) an outward sign of divine grace, instituted by Jesus Christ.
  • (by extension) Anything regarded as possessing a sacred character or mysterious significance.
 sacrāmentum, sacramentum

sacramental noun

  • (Christianity, chiefly, Roman Catholicism) An object (such as holy water or a crucifix) or an action (such as making the sign of the cross) which is regarded as encouraging devotion and thus spiritually aiding the person who uses it.
 sacramentale
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