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sanc·ti·ty  (sngkt-t)
n. pl. sanc·ti·ties
1. Holiness of life or disposition; saintliness.
2. The quality or condition of being considered sacred; inviolability.
3. Something considered sacred.
[Middle English saunctite, from Old French sainctite, from Latin snctits, from snctus, sacred; see sanctify.]
sanctity
Noun
the quality of something considered so holy or important it must be respected totally: the sanctity of the Sabbath, the sanctity of marriage
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.sanctitysanctity - the quality of being holy            
holiness, sanctitude
quality - an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone; "the quality of mercy is not strained"--Shakespeare
sacredness - the quality of being sacred
sanctity
noun sacredness, inviolability, inalienability, hallowedness, sacrosanctness
Translations
sanctity [ˈsæŋktɪtɪ] n (gen) → santidad f (= inviolability); inviolabilidad f
sanctity [ˈsæŋktɪtɪ] n → sainteté f, caractère sacré
sanctity [ˈsæŋktɪtɪ] n (holiness) → Heiligkeit f;
(inviolability) → Unantastbarkeit f
sanctity [ˈsæŋktɪtɪ] n → santità


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Father Mapple enjoyed such a wide reputation for sincerity and sanctity, that I could not suspect him of courting notoriety by any mere tricks of the stage.
Moby Dick I-LXVII by Melville, Herman View in context
These were searched and sought out through the whole nation, by the prince and his wisest counsellors, among such of the priesthood as were most deservedly distinguished by the sanctity of their lives, and the depth of their erudition; who were indeed the spiritual fathers of the clergy and the people.
Gulliver's Travels by Swift, Jonathan View in context
High times, indeed, if unprincipled young rakes like him are to be permitted to invade the sanctity of domestic bliss; though do what the Bashaw will, he cannot keep the most notorious Lothario out of his bed; for, alas
Moby Dick LXVIII-CXXXIV by Melville, Herman View in context
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