Ed′i‐fi‐ca″tion (?), n. [L. aedificatio: cf. F. édification. See Edify.] 1. The act of edifying, or the state of being edified; a building up, especially in a moral or spiritual sense; moral, intellectual, or spiritual improvement; instruction.
The assured edification of his church. Bp. Hall.
Out of these magazines I shall supply the town with what may tend to their edification. Addison.
2. A building or edifice. Bullokar.