profession

noun

1. 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.”

2. 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.”

3. 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.”

4. 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.””

5. (collective)A professional occupation.

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