| 释义 |
officiˈation
[f. officiate v.: see -ation.]
The action of the verb officiate; performance of a religious, ceremonial, or public duty.
1798N. Drake Lit. Hours (1820) III. lvii. 252 He introduced the erection of temples, the officiation of Priests and Priestesses. 1873B. Gregory Holy Catholic Ch. xv. 163 The unity of the Church lies deeper than any organization, ordinance, or officiation whatsoever. 1890E. T. Evans Hist. Hendon 195 The magistrate, during whose officiation the entries are very carefully made. |