Consecrate
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Black's (1910), Black's (1891)
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
In ecclesiastical law. To dedicate to sacred purposes, as a bishop by imposition of hands or a church or churchyard by prayers, etc. Co.nsecration is performed by a bishop er archbishop. Consecratio est periodus electionis $ electio est præambnla consecrationis. 2 Rolle, 102. Consecration is the termination of election; election is the preamble of consecration.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
In ecclesiastical law. To dedicate to sacred purposes, as a bishop by imposition of hands, or a church or cebhurehyard by prayers, etc. Consecration is performed by a bishop or archbishop. Consecratio est periodus electionis; electio est preeambula consecrationis. 2 Rolle, 102. Consecration is the termination of election; election is the preamble of consecration.