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consummation

con·sum·ma·tion [ kònssə máysh'n ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. perfect ending: the bringing of something to a satisfying conclusion, or the final satisfying completion or achievement of something
The publication of her book was a consummation of her whole life's work.

2. legal completion of marriage by sex: the legal completion of a marriage by an act of sexual intercourse between the spouses

3. completion of deal: the finalization of something such as a business deal

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