Meaning of the word sacrament in English

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sacrament

US /ˈsæk.rə.mənt/
UK /ˈsæk.rə.mənt/
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Noun

a religious ceremony or ritual regarded as imparting divine grace, such as baptism or the Eucharist

Example:
The priest administered the sacrament of baptism to the infant.
Marriage is considered a holy sacrament in many Christian traditions.