A sacrament is a special religious ceremony, such as baptism or communion, that is believed to bring people closer to God. In many Christian traditions, sacraments are seen as visible signs of spiritual grace.
From Old French *sacrement*, from Latin *sacramentum*, meaning 'a solemn oath or sacred obligation', from *sacrare* 'to make holy'. The meaning shifted from a legal or military oath to a religious rite.
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