consummation
/ˌkɑnsəˈmeɪʃən/
noun
- The act of making something complete or perfect; the point at which something is finished or achieved.
- Winning the championship was the consummation of his lifelong dream.
- The consummation of the project came after months of hard work by the team.
- The signing of the treaty marked the consummation of years of peace talks.
- The first act of sexual intercourse after marriage, completing the marriage bond.
- The couple delayed the consummation of their marriage until after the ceremony.
- In many cultures, the consummation of the marriage is considered a private and important event.
- Historically, the consummation of a royal marriage was sometimes witnessed by court officials.
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