sanctity
noun
holiness, saintliness, or godliness.
sanctities
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pluralof sanctity.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"The Islamic Republic of Iran does not accept insulting its Islamic, religious, and national sanctities and values in any way," Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani told the French envoy on Wednesday, according to state TV.
From Reuters ● Jan. 4, 2023
“No one would dare to insult Islamic sanctities from now on,” he said.
From New York Times ● Feb. 16, 2022
“We believe that sanctities need to be respected,” Zarif said.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 14, 2015
"We believe that sanctities need to be respected," Zarif said.
From Reuters ● Jan. 14, 2015
The Resurrection Man—to use a by-name of the period—was not to be deterred by any of the sanctities of customary piety.
From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 3 (of 25) by Robert Louis Stevenson
