4. The collective body of persons engaged in a calling; as, the profession distrust him.
5. (Eccl. Law.)
Defn: The act of entering, or becoming a member of, a religious order.
PROFESSIONAL
Pro*fes"sion*al, a.
1. Of or pertaining to a profession, or calling; conforming to the rules or standards of a profession; following a profession; as, professional knowledge; professional conduct. "Pride, not personal, but professional." Macaulay. "A professional sneerer." De Quincey.
2. Engaged in by professionals; as, a professional race; — opposed to amateur.
PROFESSIONAL
Pro*fes"sion*al, n.
Defn: A person who prosecutes anything professionally, or for a livelihood, and not in the character of an amateur; a professional worker.
PROFESSIONALISM
Pro*fes"sion*al*ism, n.
Defn: The following of a profession, sport, etc., as an occupation; - - opposed to Ant: amateurism.