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ded·i·ca·tion D0083900 (dĕd′ĭ-kā′shən)n.1. The act of dedicating or the state of being dedicated.2. A note prefixed to a literary, artistic, or musical composition dedicating it to someone in token of affection or esteem.3. A rite or ceremony of dedicating.4. Selfless devotion: served the public with dedication and integrity. ded′i·ca′tive, ded′i·ca·to′ry (-kə-tôr′ē) adj.ded•i•ca•to•ry (ˈdɛd ɪ kəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i) also ded•i•ca•tive (-ˌkeɪ tɪv) adj. pertaining to or serving as a dedication. [1555–65] EncyclopediaSeededicationLegalSeeDedicationThesaurusSeededicate |