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ded·i·ca·tion

 (dĕd′ĭ-kā′shən)
n.
1. The act of dedicating or the state of being dedicated.
2. A note prefixed to a literary, artistic, or musical composition dedicating it to someone in token of affection or esteem.
3. A rite or ceremony of dedicating.
4. Selfless devotion: served the public with dedication and integrity.

ded′i·ca′tive, ded′i·ca·to′ry (-kə-tôr′ē) adj.
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ded•i•ca•to•ry

(ˈdɛd ɪ kəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i)

also ded•i•ca•tive

(-ˌkeɪ tɪv)

adj.
pertaining to or serving as a dedication.
[1555–65]
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