The deliberate or negligent surrender of all rights to property.
A note addressed to a patron or friend, prefixed to a work of art as a token of respect, esteem, or affection.
A ceremony marking an official completion or opening.
The act of dedicating or the state of being dedicated.
The process by which persons, lands, or effects are seized for debt; process for enforcing the attendance of witnesses or the production of writings.
A public stage-coach.
Steady application; industry; careful work involving long-term effort.
The qualities of a hard worker, including conscientiousness, determination, and perseverance.
Carefulness.