Solemnization

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Solemnization \Sol`em*ni*za"tion\, n. [Cf. F. solemnisation,
     solennisation.]
     The act of solemnizing; celebration; as, the solemnization of
     a marriage.
     [1913 Webster]



From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  solemnization
       n : the public performance of a sacrament or solemn ceremony
           with all appropriate ritual; "the celebration of
           marriage" [syn: {celebration}, {solemnisation}]