officiation
/əˌfɪʃiˈeɪʃən/
noun
- 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.
- 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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