Meaning of the word unction in English

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unction

US /ˈʌŋk.ʃən/
UK /ˈʌŋk.ʃən/

Noun

1.

the act of putting holy oil or water on someone in a religious ceremony, in order to make them holy or give them holy responsibilities :

Example:
They were waiting for the priest to administer the sacrament of unction (last rites).
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