sanctification

  1. Noun.  (theology) The (usually gradual or uncompleted) process by which a Christian believer is made holy through the action of the Holy Spirit.
  2. Noun.  The process of making holy; hallowing, consecration.
  3. Noun.  (slang, obsolete) Blackmail.

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