dedication -
a ceremony in which something (as a building) is dedicated to some goal or purpose
ceremonial,
ceremonial occasion,
ceremony,
observance any activity that is performed in an especially solemn elaborate or formal way; "the ceremony of smelling the cork and tasting the wine"; "he makes a ceremony of addressing his golf ball"; "he disposed of it without ceremony"
dedication -
a short message (as in a book or musical work or on a photograph) dedicating it to someone or something
faithfulness,
fidelity accuracy with which an electronic system reproduces the sound or image of its input signal
dedication -
the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action; "his long commitment to public service"; "they felt no loyalty to a losing team"
cooperation the practice of cooperating; "economic cooperation"; "they agreed on a policy of cooperation"
communalism loyalty and commitment to the interests of your own minority or ethnic group rather than to society as a whole
consecration (religion) sanctification of something by setting it apart (usually with religious rites) as dedicated to God; "the Cardinal attended the consecration of the church"
devotion (usually plural) religious observance or prayers (usually spoken silently); "he returned to his devotions"
enlistment the act of enlisting (as in a military service)
dedication -
A note addressed to a patron or friend, prefixed to a work of art as a token of respect, esteem, or affection.
dedication -
A ceremony marking an official completion or opening.
dedication -
The deliberate or negligent surrender of all rights to property.
Wikipedia
Dedication is the act of consecrating an altar, temple, church or other sacred building. It also refers to the inscription of books or other artifacts when these are specifically addressed or presented to a particular person. This practice, which once was used to gain the patronage and support of the person so addressed, is now only a mark of affection or regard.
