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Invocation — In vo*ca tion, n. [F. invocation, L. invocatio.] [1913 Webster] 1. The act or form of calling for the assistance or presence of some superior being; earnest and solemn entreaty; esp., prayer offered to a divine being. [1913 Webster] Sweet… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
solemn — adjective Etymology: Middle English solempne, from Anglo French, from Latin sollemnis regularly appointed, solemn Date: 14th century 1. marked by the invocation of a religious sanction < a solemn oath > 2. marked by the observance of established… … New Collegiate Dictionary
invocation — noun a) The act or form of calling for the assistance or presence of some superior being; earnest and solemn entreaty; esp., prayer offered to a divine being. b) A call or summons; … Wiktionary
OATH — IN THE BIBLE Definition and Form The truth or inviolability of one s words was commonly attested in ancient Israel by oath – a self curse made in conditional form that went into effect if the condition was fulfilled; e.g., May harm befall me if I … Encyclopedia of Judaism
oath — n 1: a solemn attestation of the truth of one s words or the sincerity of one s intentions; specif: one accompanied by calling upon a deity as a witness 2: a promise (as to perform official duties faithfully) corroborated by an oath compare… … Law dictionary
St. Godeberta — St. Godeberta † Catholic Encyclopedia ► St. Godeberta Born about the year 640, at Boves, a few leagues from Amiens, in France; died about the beginning of the eighth century, at Noyon (Oise), the ancient Noviomagus. She was very… … Catholic encyclopedia
Swiss Federal Constitution — Switzerland This article is part of the series: Politics and government of Switzerland … Wikipedia
Preamble and Title 1 of the Swiss Federal Constitution — The preamble and the first title of the Swiss Federal Constitution of 18 April 1999 determine the general outlines of Switzerland as a democratic federal republic of 26 cantons governed by the rule of law.PreambleThe preamble to the Constitution… … Wikipedia
Uranus (mythology) — For other uses, see Uranus (disambiguation). Uranus Aion Uranus with Terra (Greek Gaia) on mosaic Primordial Being of the Sky … Wikipedia
Dominus vobiscum — Solemn chant tones of the Dominus vobiscum, from the Liber Usualis. A bishop says Pax vobis ( Peace to you ) instead. Accent marks are supplied to indicate the stress. Dominus vobiscum, a Latin phrase meaning The Lord be with you , is an ancient… … Wikipedia
