the act of dedicating.

the state of being dedicated

Her dedication to medicine was so great that she had time for little else.

a formal, printed inscription in a book, piece of music, etc., dedicating it to a person, cause, or the like.

a personal, handwritten inscription in or on a work, as by an author to a friend.

a ceremony marking the official completion or opening of a public building, institution, monument, etc.

noun

disloyalty , unfaithfulness , apathy

noun

adherence , allegiance , commitment , devotedness , devotion , single-mindedness , wholeheartedness , address , celebration , consecration , envoy , glorification , hallowing , inscription , message