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sanctity

holiness / purity / inviolability / sacredness
Noun

This term evokes a sense of untouchable purity and divine protection. It is frequently used in religious contexts to describe the state of holiness or the quality of being sacred, carrying a weight of reverence and spiritual awe. In legal or ethical discussions, the word shifts toward the concept of inviolability. It describes a principle or right that is considered so fundamental that any breach is viewed as a profound transgression, such as the sanctity of a contract or the sanctity of the home.

Meanings

Noun

The quality of being holy, sacred, or spiritually pure.

"The monks lived a life of prayer and sanctity."

Noun

The state of being regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with or violated.

"Many people believe in the sanctity of human life regardless of age or health."

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