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celebration collapse: any joyous diversion; the public performance of a sacrament or solemn ceremony with all appropriate ritual; "the celebration of marriage"; a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event

initiation collapse: the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new; "she looked forward to her initiation as an adult"; "the foundation of a new scientific society"; "he regards the fork as a modern introduction"; a formal entry into an organization or position or office; "his initiation into the club"; "he was ordered to report for induction into the army"; "he gave a speech as part of his installation into the hall of fame"

tribute collapse: payment by one nation for protection by another; something given or done as an expression of esteem

martyrdom collapse: death that is imposed because of the person's adherence of a religious faith or cause

salute collapse: an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat; a formal military gesture of respect; an act of honor or courteous recognition; "a musical salute to the composer on his birthday"; express commendation of; "I salute your courage!"; greet in a friendly way; "I meet this men every day on my way to work and he salutes me"; recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position; "When the officers show up, the soldiers have to salute"; honor with a military ceremony, as when honoring dead soldiers; become noticeable; "a terrible stench saluted our nostrils"

bloodshed collapse: the shedding of blood resulting in murder; "he avenged the bloodshed of his kinsmen"

holiday collapse: a day on which work is suspended by law or custom; "no mail is delivered on federal holidays"; "it's a good thing that New Year's was a holiday because everyone had a hangover"

convocation collapse: the act of convoking; a group gathered in response to a summons

mores collapse: (sociology) the conventions that embody the fundamental values of a group

toast collapse: slices of bread that have been toasted; a celebrity who receives much acclaim and attention; "he was the toast of the town"; propose a toast to; "Let us toast the birthday girl!"; "Let's drink to the New Year"

ritualistic collapse: of or characterized by or adhering to ritualism; "a feudal or ritualistic society"; "the ritualistic killing of a sheep"

poisoning collapse: the act of giving poison to a person or animal with the intent to kill; the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance

enforcement collapse: the act of enforcing; insuring observance of or obedience to

execution collapse: the act of accomplishing some aim or executing some order; "the agency was created for the implementation of the policy"; putting a condemned person to death; a routine court order that attempts to enforce the judgment that has been granted to a plaintiff by authorizing a sheriff to carry it out; (law) the completion of a legal instrument (such as a contract or deed) by signing it (and perhaps sealing and delivering it) so that it becomes legally binding and enforceable; (computer science) the process of carrying out an instruction by a computer

office collapse: a religious rite or service prescribed by ecclesiastical authorities; "the offices of the mass"; place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed; "he rented an office in the new building"; professional or clerical workers in an office; "the whole office was late the morning of the blizzard"; (of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power; "being in office already gives a candidate a great advantage"; "during his first year in office"; "during his first year in power"; "the power of the president"

duty collapse: work that you are obliged to perform for moral or legal reasons; "the duties of the job"; the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force; "we must instill a sense of duty in our children"; "every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty"- John D.Rockefeller Jr; a government tax on imports or exports; "they signed a treaty to lower duties on trade between their countries"

missal collapse: (Roman Catholic Church) a book containing all the prayers and responses needed to celebrate Mass throughout the year

High Church collapse: a group in the Anglican Church that emphasizes the Catholic tradition (especially in sacraments and rituals and obedience to church authority)

suicide collapse: the act of killing yourself; "it is a crime to commit suicide"; a person who kills himself intentionally

sacerdotal collapse: of or relating to a belief in sacerdotalism; "sacerdotal emphasis on the authority of priests"

feast collapse: something experienced with great delight; "a feast for the eyes"; partake in a feast or banquet; provide a feast or banquet for

inaugural collapse: serving to set in motion; "the magazine's inaugural issue"; "the initiative phase in the negotiations"; "an initiatory step toward a treaty"; "his first (or maiden) speech in Congress"; "the liner's maiden voyage"; occurring at or characteristic of a formal investiture or induction; "the President's inaugural address"; "an inaugural ball"

cognizance collapse: range or scope of what is perceived; range of what one can know or understand; "beyond my ken"

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