Sanctity
noun
The quality of being very important and deserving respect; holiness.
The sanctity of life is a fundamental principle of many religions.
Often appears as...
- sanctity of life
- sanctity of marriage
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Academic
noun
The state or quality of being inviolable, or not to be violated.
The constitution ensures the sanctity of our individual rights.
Often appears as...
- sanctity of contract
- sanctity of oath
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Legal
noun
The quality of being very important and deserving respect; holiness.
The sanctity of life is a fundamental principle of many religions.
Often appears as...
- sanctity of life
- sanctity of marriage
Usage tips
Academic
noun
The state or quality of being inviolable, or not to be violated.
The constitution ensures the sanctity of our individual rights.
Often appears as...
- sanctity of contract
- sanctity of oath
Usage tips
Formal
Legal
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Pro Tip 1/3Respect and Importance
Used when something is so important it commands deep respect or reverence, often with a moral or religious tone.
The sanctity of the marriage vows is recognized in many cultures.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware that references to 'sanctity' might touch on sensitive cultural or religious beliefs.
The sanctity of the holy site requires visitors to dress modestly.
Pro Tip 3/3Moral Underpinning
Often implies a moral principle that should guide behavior or decisions, especially in difficult situations.
She defended the sanctity of the whistleblower's identity vigorously.
Pro Tip 1/3Respect and Importance
Used when something is so important it commands deep respect or reverence, often with a moral or religious tone.
The sanctity of the marriage vows is recognized in many cultures.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware that references to 'sanctity' might touch on sensitive cultural or religious beliefs.
The sanctity of the holy site requires visitors to dress modestly.
Pro Tip 3/3Moral Underpinning
Often implies a moral principle that should guide behavior or decisions, especially in difficult situations.
She defended the sanctity of the whistleblower's identity vigorously.
Pro Tip 1/3Respect and Importance
Used when something is so important it commands deep respect or reverence, often with a moral or religious tone.
The sanctity of the marriage vows is recognized in many cultures.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware that references to 'sanctity' might touch on sensitive cultural or religious beliefs.
The sanctity of the holy site requires visitors to dress modestly.
Pro Tip 3/3Moral Underpinning
Often implies a moral principle that should guide behavior or decisions, especially in difficult situations.
She defended the sanctity of the whistleblower's identity vigorously.
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The moral roots of...
respect here you see submissive gestures from two members of very closely related species but authority in humans is is not so closely based on on power and brutality as it is in other primates it's based on more voluntary deference and even elements of love at times the fifth foundation is purity sanctity this painting is called the allegory of chastity
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Jonathan Haidt: The...
The fourth foundation is authority/respect. Here you see submissive gestures from two members of very closely related species. But authority in humans is not so closely based on power and brutality as it is in other primates. It's based on more voluntary deference and even elements of love, at times. The fifth foundation is purity/sanctity.
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Escobar's Teenage...
take on a job for peril and got killed would leave his family rich and this is part of the the almost mystical belief and that in the escobar structure if i do give my life my mother will be cared for so my mother often identified with the virgin mary the structure of religious belief in the sanctity of a woman she would be left rich
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New ways to understand...
--zz don't exist by chance they need to be managed through deliberate policy and a deliberate maintenance of those common spaces the latest challenge of course is the online common space right to make sure that within those digital spaces we also preserve the sanctity and the protection for minority groups and we
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Clay Shirky: How...
on the lookout for any kind of voter suppression techniques, and would upload this to a central place. And that this would operate as a kind of citizen observation -- that citizens would not be there just to cast individual votes, but also to help ensure the sanctity of the vote overall.
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Mechai Viravaidya: How...
We went to them and they said, "Look, could you help us?" I'm there -- the one in blue, not the yellow -- holding a bowl of holy water for the monk to sprinkle holy water on pills and condoms for the sanctity of the family. And this picture was sent throughout the country.
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How social media can...
the lookout for any kind of voter suppression techniques and would upload this to a central place and that this would operate as a kind of citizen of observation that citizens would not be there just to cast individual votes but also to help ensure the sanctity of the
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Lee Mokobe: A powerful...
and salve my mouth would dissolve like sugar on tongue, but shame lingered as an aftertaste. And in an attempt to reintroduce me to sanctity, my mother told me of the miracle I was, said I could grow up to be anything I want. I decided to be a boy.
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Ian Dunbar: Dog-friendly...
And there's times, for example, if my son's friends leave the door open, the dogs have to know you don't step across this line. This is a life-or-death thing. You leave this, the sanctity of your house, and you could be hit on the street.
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Vincent Cochetel: I was...
Humanitarian aid workers know the risk they are taking in conflict areas or in post-conflict environments, yet our life, our job, is becoming increasingly life-threatening, and the sanctity of our life is fading.
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The moral roots of...
respect here you see submissive gestures from two members of very closely related species but authority in humans is is not so closely based on on power and brutality as it is in other primates it's based on more voluntary deference and even elements of love at times the fifth foundation is purity sanctity this painting is called the allegory of chastity
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Jonathan Haidt: The...
The fourth foundation is authority/respect. Here you see submissive gestures from two members of very closely related species. But authority in humans is not so closely based on power and brutality as it is in other primates. It's based on more voluntary deference and even elements of love, at times. The fifth foundation is purity/sanctity.
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Escobar's Teenage...
take on a job for peril and got killed would leave his family rich and this is part of the the almost mystical belief and that in the escobar structure if i do give my life my mother will be cared for so my mother often identified with the virgin mary the structure of religious belief in the sanctity of a woman she would be left rich
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New ways to understand...
--zz don't exist by chance they need to be managed through deliberate policy and a deliberate maintenance of those common spaces the latest challenge of course is the online common space right to make sure that within those digital spaces we also preserve the sanctity and the protection for minority groups and we
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Clay Shirky: How...
on the lookout for any kind of voter suppression techniques, and would upload this to a central place. And that this would operate as a kind of citizen observation -- that citizens would not be there just to cast individual votes, but also to help ensure the sanctity of the vote overall.
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Mechai Viravaidya: How...
We went to them and they said, "Look, could you help us?" I'm there -- the one in blue, not the yellow -- holding a bowl of holy water for the monk to sprinkle holy water on pills and condoms for the sanctity of the family. And this picture was sent throughout the country.
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How social media can...
the lookout for any kind of voter suppression techniques and would upload this to a central place and that this would operate as a kind of citizen of observation that citizens would not be there just to cast individual votes but also to help ensure the sanctity of the
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Lee Mokobe: A powerful...
and salve my mouth would dissolve like sugar on tongue, but shame lingered as an aftertaste. And in an attempt to reintroduce me to sanctity, my mother told me of the miracle I was, said I could grow up to be anything I want. I decided to be a boy.
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Ian Dunbar: Dog-friendly...
And there's times, for example, if my son's friends leave the door open, the dogs have to know you don't step across this line. This is a life-or-death thing. You leave this, the sanctity of your house, and you could be hit on the street.
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Vincent Cochetel: I was...
Humanitarian aid workers know the risk they are taking in conflict areas or in post-conflict environments, yet our life, our job, is becoming increasingly life-threatening, and the sanctity of our life is fading.
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Thomas Woods
American Historian
One of the market's virtues, and the reason it enables so much peaceful interaction and cooperation among such a great variety of peoples, is that it demands of its participants only that they observe a relatively few basic principles, among them honesty, the sanctity of contracts, and respect for private property.
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Rob Bishop
American Politician
I am strongly pro-life, and have fought to protect the rights of the unborn my entire career. I will continue to fight for this cause because I value the sanctity of all human life.
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Emma Goldman
Russian Activist
The ultimate end of all revolutionary social change is to establish the sanctity of human life, the dignity of man, the right of every human being to liberty and well-being.
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Henry Waxman
American Politician
The sanctity of our battlefields, monuments, and veterans institutions is of utmost importance to preserve military history and pay respect to those who fought.
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Varun Dhawan
Indian Actor
I am protecting my personal life because for me, that's my sanctity. When I am done with shooting and home, that's my reality check.
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John Boehner
American Politician
Stem cell research must be carried out in an ethical manner in a way that respects the sanctity of human life.
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Orrin Hatch
Politician
Capital punishment is our society's recognition of the sanctity of human life.
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Dan Lipinski
American Politician
Protecting the sanctity of life is a matter of principle.
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Cindy Hyde-Smith
American Politician
I firmly believe in the sanctity of life.
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Sana Khan
I keep my sanctity and respect intact.
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Thomas Woods
American Historian
One of the market's virtues, and the reason it enables so much peaceful interaction and cooperation among such a great variety of peoples, is that it demands of its participants only that they observe a relatively few basic principles, among them honesty, the sanctity of contracts, and respect for private property.
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Rob Bishop
American Politician
I am strongly pro-life, and have fought to protect the rights of the unborn my entire career. I will continue to fight for this cause because I value the sanctity of all human life.
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Emma Goldman
Russian Activist
The ultimate end of all revolutionary social change is to establish the sanctity of human life, the dignity of man, the right of every human being to liberty and well-being.
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Henry Waxman
American Politician
The sanctity of our battlefields, monuments, and veterans institutions is of utmost importance to preserve military history and pay respect to those who fought.
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Varun Dhawan
Indian Actor
I am protecting my personal life because for me, that's my sanctity. When I am done with shooting and home, that's my reality check.
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John Boehner
American Politician
Stem cell research must be carried out in an ethical manner in a way that respects the sanctity of human life.
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Orrin Hatch
Politician
Capital punishment is our society's recognition of the sanctity of human life.
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Dan Lipinski
American Politician
Protecting the sanctity of life is a matter of principle.
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Cindy Hyde-Smith
American Politician
I firmly believe in the sanctity of life.
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Sana Khan
I keep my sanctity and respect intact.
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