profession

Definition

A declaration of faith.

Etymology

From Middle English professioun, from Anglo-Norman professioun, Old French profession (“declaration of faith, religious vows, occupation”), from Latin professiō (“avowal, public declaration”), from the participle stem of profitērī (“to profess”). By surface analysis, profess + -ion.

Example Sentences

• "She died only a few years after her profession."
• "Rosario was a young novice belonging to the monastery, who in three months intended to make his profession."
• "I congratulate you upon the wisdom that withheld you from entering yourself a member of the Protestant Association […] it is likely to bring an odium upon the profession they make, that will not soon be forgotten."