incorruption
noun
in·cor·rup·tion
ˌin-kə-ˈrəp-shən 
archaic
: the quality or state of being free from physical decay
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As unearthly light, gold leaf was associated with the sun and at the same time a symbol of incorruption and immutability, of everything sacred and eternal.
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Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2023
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of incorruption was
in the 14th century
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“Incorruption.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/incorruption. Accessed 1 Oct. 2023.
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