Profession
/prəˈfɛʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A paid occupation, especially one that requires prolonged training and formal qualification.
She chose medicine as her profession.
- (n.) A declaration or avowal, often of belief or feeling.
His profession of innocence was convincing.
Forms
- professions
See also
Commentary
In legal contexts, ‘profession’ often implies regulatory oversight and ethical standards beyond mere employment.
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