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Devotion is defined as loyalty, love or practicing and believing in a specific religion.

(noun)

An example of devotion is what a dog feels for his kind master.
An example of devotion is belief in the Catholic faith and living as a practicing Catholic.

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See devotion in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the fact, quality, or state of being devoted
piety; devoutness
religious worship
one or more prayers or other religious practices, specif. of a private or nonofficial kind
loyalty or deep affection
the act of devoting

Origin: ME devociun < OFr devotion < L devotio

See devotion in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Ardent, often selfless affection and dedication, as to a person or principle. See Synonyms at love.
Religious ardor or zeal; piety.
a. An act of religious observance or prayer, especially when private. Often used in the plural.
b. devotions Prayers or religious texts: a book of devotions.
The act of devoting or the state of being devoted.

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