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Synonyms for sacrosanctity


Grammar : Noun
Spell : sak-roh-sangkt
Phonetic Transcription : ˈsæk roʊˌsæŋkt

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Définition of sacrosanctity

Origin :
  • "superlatively sacred or inviolable," c.1600, from Latin sacrosanctus "protected by religious sanction, consecrated with religious ceremonies," from sacro, ablative of sacrum "religious sanction" (from neuter singular of sacer "sacred") + sanctus, past participle of sancire "make sacred" (for both, see sacred). Earlier in partially anglicized form sacro-seint (c.1500).
  • noun holiness
Example sentences :
  • It was then that I learned the sacrosanctity of private papers.
  • Extract from : « The Belovd Vagabond » by William J. Locke
  • We confess ourselves unable to follow this transfer of the superstition of sacrosanctity from a king to a chamber.
  • Extract from : « Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 1 of 3) » by John Morley
  • But my boyish appreciation of the Bishop's mundane qualities was equaled by my faith in the sacrosanctity of his office.
  • Extract from : « Memoirs of Life and Literature » by W. H. Mallock
  • He laughed at the reputation for sacrosanctity which the populace bestowed upon Sunario.
  • Extract from : « The Hidden Force » by Louis Couperus
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