A promise or vow made on entering a religious order.
The practitioners of such an occupation collectively.
The declaration of belief in the principles of a religion; hence, one's faith or religion.
Any declaration of belief, faith or one's opinion, whether genuine or (as now often implied) pretended.
An occupation, trade, craft, or activity in which one has a professed expertise in a particular area; a job, especially one requiring a high level of skill or training.
A solemn promise to perform some act, or behave in a specified manner, especially a promise to live and act in accordance with the rules of a religious order.
A declaration or assertion.
To declare publicly that one has made a vow, usually to show one's determination or to announce an act of retaliation.
To make a vow; to promise.
To make a vow regarding (something).