Definition of sanctity

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sanc·ti·ty    (sngkt-t) KEY 

NOUN:
pl. sanc·ti·ties

1. Holiness of life or disposition; saintliness.
2. The quality or condition of being considered sacred; inviolability.
3. Something considered sacred.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English saunctite, from Old French sainctite, from Latin snctits, from snctus, sacred ; see sanctify