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consummation

UK
/ˌkɒn.sjʊˈmeɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌkɑːn.səˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Translations

consummationnoun
consummations
pl
achèvementPour l’idée de finalisation ou d’aboutissement d’un processus.
The consummation of the business deal was celebrated with a formal dinner.
L’achèvement de l’accord commercial a été célébré par un dîner officiel.
consommationTerme soutenu ou juridique, surtout pour le mariage ou la relation sexuelle.
In some jurisdictions, a marriage is not considered valid until its consummation has taken place.
Dans certaines juridictions, un mariage n’est pas considéré comme valide tant que sa consommation n’a pas eu lieu.
Additional translations
accomplissementPour l’idée d’aboutissement ultime, de perfection ou de réalisation pleine.
Synonyms
climax
fulfillment
realization
achievement
culmination
conclusion
completion
consummationadjective
UK
/ˌkɒn.sjʊˈmeɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌkɑːn.səˈmeɪ.ʃən/
Used attributively to modify another noun, relating to the act of consummation or completion.
Additional translations
consommatoireTerme rare, surtout juridique ou technique.

Definitions

consummationnoun
The act of making a marriage or sexual relationship complete by engaging in sexual intercourse.
In some jurisdictions, a marriage is not considered valid until its consummation has taken place.
The point at which something is complete or finalized.
The consummation of the business deal was celebrated with a formal dinner.
The ultimate or desired outcome; the fulfilment or perfection of something.
Winning the Nobel Prize was the consummation of her lifelong dedication to science.
consummationadjective
Relating to or intended for consummation or the completion of something; serving to complete.
The newlyweds checked into the hotel's consummation suite.
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