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sanctity

/sæŋktɪti/ noun · British & US
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What does sanctity mean?

noun

The state of being holy or sacred; a quality of being revered or respected as being in accordance with a divine or moral law.

Example

"The sanctity of human life is a fundamental principle of many cultures and religions."

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