benediction
be·ne·dic·tion
noun
1.
the act of praying for divine protection
2.
a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection
Origin
From Middle English benediccion, from Ecclesiastical Latin benedictio, benedictionis, from benedictus (“blessed; well spoken of”). Doublet of benison.
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