The Collaborative International Dictionary
Consummation of marriage
Consummation \Con`sum*ma"tion\ (k[o^]n`s[u^]m*m[=a]"sh[u^]n), n. The act of consummating, or the state of being consummated; completion; perfection; termination; end (as of the world or of life).
``'T is a consummation
Devoutly to be wished.
--Shak.
From its original to its consummation.
--Addison.
Quiet consummation have,
And renown['e]d be thy grave.
--Shak.
Consummation of marriage, completion of the connubial relation by actual cohabition.