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Dedication is the state of being committed to someone, a ceremony for the beginning of something such as the birth of a child, or something written, said or expressed in honor or memory of someone. (noun)

An example of dedication is the feeling of being a husband and wife.
An example of dedication is an opening ceremony for a new charity organization.
An example of dedication is a book written in honor of the author's parents.

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