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Meaning of 'sacrament' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Sacrament [ n.]
- The oath of allegiance taken by Roman soldiers; hence, a sacred ceremony used to impress an obligation; a solemn oath-taking; an oath.
- The pledge or token of an oath or solemn covenant; a sacred thing; a mystery.
- One of the solemn religious ordinances enjoined by Christ, the head of the Christian church, to be observed by his followers; hence, specifically, the eucharist; the Lord's Supper.
2 . Sacrament [ v. t.]
- To bind by an oath.

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