[noun] a ceremony in which something (as a building) is dedicated to some goal or purpose
[noun] a message that makes a pledge Synonyms:commitment
[noun] a short message (as in a book or musical work or on a photograph) dedicating it to someone or something Synonyms:inscription
[noun] the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action; "his long commitment to public service"; "they felt no loyalty to a losing team" Synonyms:commitment, allegiance, loyalty