Definition of «sanctity»

Sanctity refers to something that is considered sacred or holy. It can be used to describe a person, place, object or idea that is held in high regard and treated with great respect due to its connection to a divine power or higher purpose. In religious contexts, sanctity often implies a sense of purity, righteousness, and devotion to God or spiritual principles.

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The sanctity of marriage should be respected and protected.
Many religious individuals believe in the sanctity of life, opposing practices such as euthanasia or abortion.
The writer expressed their deep respect for the sanctity of nature in their poetry.
The politician spoke about the sanctity of the constitution and the need to uphold its principles.
The museum curator emphasized the sanctity of preserving historical artifacts for future generations.

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Focuses on why human life is important to catholics, introducing the concept of sanctity of life. (tes.com)
She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and an advocate for sanctity of life. (castlegatepress.com)
Yet, as Dale Ahlquist told me, «we need to expand our ideas about sanctity, and recognize the saints among us in the ordinary world» — not just mystics and martyrs from centuries past. (firstthings.com)
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