officiation

/əˌfɪʃiˈeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The act of performing a formal ceremony or service, such as a wedding or religious rite.
    • The officiation of the wedding was performed by a close family friend.
    • The mayor's officiation at the town's anniversary celebration was a great honor.
    • She studied for years to be qualified for the officiation of religious ceremonies.
  2. The act of serving as an official in a sports game or competition, such as a referee or umpire.
    • Good officiation is essential to keep the game safe and enjoyable for players.
    • He retired from officiation after twenty years of calling baseball games.
    • The officiation of the championship match was praised for being fair and consistent.
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