Definition of sanctimony

exculpate Definition: (verb) to free from blame or guilt. Petersons.com

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sanc·ti·mo·ny    (sngkt-mn) KEY  

NOUN:

Feigned piety or righteousness; hypocritical devoutness or high-mindedness.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Obsolete French sanctimonie, from Latin snctimnia, sacredness, from snctus, holy ; see sanctify

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