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profession

pro·fes·sion [ prō fésh'n, prə fésh'n ] (plural pro·fes·sions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. occupation requiring extensive education: an occupation that requires extensive education or specialized training

2. people in profession: the people who practice a particular profession
the legal profession

3. declaration: a public acknowledgment or declaration of something
a profession of support

4. declaration of faith: a declaration of belief in a religion or faith

[13th century. Directly or via French< Latin profession-< profess- (see profess)]
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