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- pronunciation:
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a rite performed by a member of the clergy signifying the blessing of the church, such as a liturgical wedding or a prayer over a dying person.
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| definition 2: |
formerly, a special privilege granted to members of the clergy, esp. that they be subject to ecclesiastical rather than secular courts.
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