profession

A declaration of faith.

She died only a few years after her profession.

Rosario was a young novice belonging to the monastery, who in three months intended to make his profession.

A declaration of faith.

I congratulate you upon the wisdom that withheld you from entering yourself a member of the Protestant Association […] it is likely to bring an odium upon the profession they make, that will not soon be forgotten.

A declaration of faith.

Despite his continued professions of innocence, the court eventually sentenced him to five years.

I scarcely know any thing that really interests me, and I would give a great deal not to be so quick-sighted as I am; it would be so pleasant to believe only a tithe of the professions that are made me.

A professional occupation.

My father was a barrister by profession.

“You are very idle, Cashel; I am sure of that. It is too provoking to throw away so much money every year for nothing. Besides, you must soon be thinking of a profession.” “I shall go into the army,” said Cashel. “It is the only profession for a gentleman.”

A professional occupation.

His conduct is against the established practices of the legal profession.