Definition of sanctity
sanctities
1 : holiness of life and character : godliness
2a : the quality or state of being holy or sacred : inviolabilityb sanctities plural : sacred objects, obligations, or rights
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Examples of sanctity in a Sentence
the sanctity of the elderly nun shone through in her every word and gesture
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The majority said a juror's bias against Mexicans, revealed during private deliberations, can be taken into consideration despite state and federal rules protecting the sanctity of the jury room.
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To protect the sanctity of the most sacred coronation ritual, however, Elizabeth is shielded from the cameras by a golden canopy as she is anointed queen.
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To protect the sanctity of the most sacred coronation ritual, however, Elizabeth is shielded from the cameras by a golden canopy as she is anointed queen.
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Freeland noted Canada’s military contribution to Ukraine and said the atrocities of the Islamic State extremist group directly challenge both the sanctity of borders and the liberal international order.
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Silicon Valley types far removed from the latest carnage rolled out their usual defenses of the sanctity of the Internet.
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Despite his roller-coaster lifestyle, Allman found sanctity performing for others and his affection for touring was one of the most consistent parts of his life.
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The VFW has teamed up with USAA this year to raise awareness of the true meaning and sanctity of the day, Law said.
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The court sided against her in 1993, ruling that the state’s interest was protecting life’s sanctity.
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Origin and Etymology of sanctity
Middle English saunctite, from Anglo-French sainteté, from Latin sanctitat-, sanctitas, from sanctus sacred
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SANCTITY Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of sanctity for English Language Learners
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: the quality or state of being holy, very important, or valuable
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