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Webster 1913 Edition
Commemoration
Com-memˊo-ra′tion
,Noun.
[L.
commemoratio
.] 1.
The act of commemorating; an observance or celebration designed to honor the memory of some person or event.
This sacrament was designed to be a standing
commemoration
of the death and passion of our Lord. Abp. Tillotson.
The commonwealth which . . . chooses the most flagrant act of murderous regicide treason for a feast of eternal
commemoration
. Burke.
2.
Whatever serves the purpose of commemorating; a memorial.
Commemoration day
, at the University of Oxford, Eng., an annual observance or ceremony in honor of the benefactors of the University, at which time honorary degrees are conferred.
Webster 1828 Edition
Commemoration
COMMEMORATION
,Noun.