(n) the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action, Syn. dedication, allegiance, loyalty, Example:his long commitment to public service; they felt no loyalty to a losing team
n. [ L. dedicatio. ] 1. The act of setting apart or consecrating to a divine Being, or to a sacred use, often with religious solemnities; solemn appropriation; as, the dedication of Solomon's temple. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A devoting or setting aside for any particular purpose; as, a dedication of lands to public use. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. An address to a patron or friend, prefixed to a book, testifying respect, and often recommending the work to his special protection and favor. [ 1913 Webster ]
[克己奉公 / 剋己奉公, kè jǐ fèng gōngㄎㄜˋ ㄐㄧˇ ㄈㄥˋ ㄍㄨㄥ] self-restraint and devotion to public duties (成语 saw); selfless dedication; to serve the public interest wholeheartedly#80719
[奉公克己 / 奉公剋己, fèng gōng kè jǐㄈㄥˋ ㄍㄨㄥ ㄎㄜˋ ㄐㄧˇ] self-restraint and devotion to public duties (成语 saw); selfless dedication; to serve the public interest wholeheartedly