C1nounformallawsociety
US/ˈsæŋk.tə.ti/
UK/ˈsæŋk.tə.ti/
the quality of being very important and deserving respect, so that it must not be harmed
In context
The court stressed the sanctity of the right to vote.
Many religions teach respect for the sanctity of life.
Reading private messages violated the sanctity of the home.
Words that go with sanctity
noun + preposition
- sanctity of lifeThe debate centered on the sanctity of life.
- sanctity of marriageSome groups argued about the sanctity of marriage.
- sanctity of the ballotElection officials swore to protect the sanctity of the ballot.
verb + noun
- respect the sanctityVisitors must respect the sanctity of the temple.
- violate the sanctityActivists said the new law would violate the sanctity of private life.