dedication in WordNet English dictionary

1. 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"
   commitment  allegiance  loyalty  dedication 
   
2. a message that makes a pledge
   commitment  dedication 
   
3. complete and wholehearted fidelity
   dedication 
   
4. a short message (as in a book or musical work or on a photograph) dedicating it to someone or something
   dedication  inscription 
   
5. a ceremony in which something (as a building) is dedicated to some goal or purpose
   dedication