solemnization

Variant of solemnize

solemnize definition

sol·em·nize (säl′əm nīz′)

transitive verb solemnized -·nized′, solemnizing -·niz′·ing

  1. to celebrate with formal ceremony or according to ritual
  2. to perform the ceremony of (marriage, etc.)
  3. to make solemn, or serious, grave, etc.

Etymology: ME solempnisen < OFr solemniser < ML(Ec) solemnizare < L sollemnis, solemn

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