sanctity
    n 1: the quality of being holy [syn: holiness, sanctity,
         sanctitude] [ant: unholiness]

Sanctity \Sanc"ti*ty\, n.; pl. Sanctities. [L. sanctitas, from
   sanctus holy. See Saint.]
   1. The state or quality of being sacred or holy; holiness;
      saintliness; moral purity; godliness.
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            To sanctity she made no pretense, and, indeed,
            narrowly escaped the imputation of irreligion.
                                                  --Macaulay.
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   2. Sacredness; solemnity; inviolability; religious binding
      force; as, the sanctity of an oath.
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   3. A saint or holy being. [R.]
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            About him all the sanctities of heaven. --Milton.
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   Syn: Holiness; godliness; piety; devotion; goodness; purity;
        religiousness; sacredness; solemnity. See the Note under
        Religion.
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