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sanctity noun
/ˈsæŋk.tɪ.ti/
/-tə.t ̬i/ n Definition
the sanctity of human life/marriage, etc.
when something is very important and deserves respect
[U] the quality of being holy
the sanctity of a cemetery/tomb
(Definition of sanctity noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
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