SACROSANCT


Meaning of SACROSANCT in English

— sacrosanctity, sacrosanctness , n.

/sak"roh sangkt'/ , adj.

1. extremely sacred or inviolable: a sacrosanct chamber in the temple.

2. not to be entered or trespassed upon: She considered her home office sacrosanct.

3. above or beyond criticism, change, or interference: a manuscript deemed sacrosanct.

[ 1595-1605; sacro sanctus made holy by sacred rite. See SACRED, SAINT ]

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