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avowal — UK [əˈvaʊəl] / US noun [countable/uncountable] Word forms avowal : singular avowal plural avowals formal a public statement that you intend to do something or that something is true … English dictionary
avowal — a|vow|al [ ə vauəl ] noun count or uncount FORMAL a public statement that you intend to do something or that something is true … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
The Sacrament of Penance — The Sacrament of Penance † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Sacrament of Penance Penance is a sacrament of the New Law instituted by Christ in which forgiveness of sins committed after baptism is granted through the priest s absolution to… … Catholic encyclopedia
Profession — Pro*fes sion, n. [F., fr. L. professio. See {Profess}, v.] 1. The act of professing or claiming; open declaration; public avowal or acknowledgment; as, professions of friendship; a profession of faith. [1913 Webster] A solemn vow, promise, and… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
proclamation — proc·la·ma·tion /ˌprä klə mā shən/ n 1: the act of proclaiming 2: something proclaimed; specif: an official formal public announcement (as a public notice, edict, or decree) compare declaration, executive order … Law dictionary
Profession (religious) — For Profession of faith (public avowal of faith according to a traditional formula), see Creed. The term religious profession is defined in the 1983 Code of Canon Law of the Roman Catholic Church in relation to members of religious institutes as… … Wikipedia
Professor — Pro*fess or, n. [L., a teacher, a public teacher: cf. F. professeur. See {Profess}.] 1. One who professed, or makes open declaration of, his sentiments or opinions; especially, one who makes a public avowal of his belief in the Scriptures and his … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Protestation — Prot es*ta tion, n. [L. protestatio: cf. F. protestation. See {Protest}.] 1. The act of making a protest; a public avowal; a solemn declaration, especially of dissent. The protestation of our faith. Latimer. [1913 Webster] 2. (Law) Formerly, a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
James Haldane — James Alexander Haldane (July 14, 1768 February 8, 1851) was a Scottish independent church leader. Biography The younger son of Captain James Haldane of Airthrey House, (his older brother Robert Haldane was also a clergyman) in Stirlingshire, he… … Wikipedia
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