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sanctity

sanc.ti.ty \'san(k)-t*t-e-\ n [ME saunctite, fr. MF sainctete`, fr. L 
   sanctitat-, sanct]itas, fr. sanctus sacred 1: holiness of life and 
   character : GODLINESS  2a: INVIOLABILITY, SACREDNESS  pl  2b: sacred 
   objects, obligations, or rights