An official indicator that things will happen as planned.
A ceremony of sealing and conscious acknowledgement of the faith in many Christian churches, typically around the ages of 14 to 18; considered a sacrament in some churches, including Catholicism, but not in most Protestant churches.
A verification that something is true or has happened.
An act whereby something conditional or voidable is made sure and unavoidable, especially the possession of an estate.
A written or spoken statement of such an act.
Removal from consideration; putting something out of one's mind, mentally disregarding something or someone.
The rejection of a legal proceeding, or a claim or charge made therein.
The act of sending someone away.
Release from confinement; liberation.
Deprivation of office; the fact or process of being fired from employment or stripped of rank.
The final blessing said by a priest or minister at the end of a religious service.
The event of a batsman getting out; a wicket.