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What does the Latin root 'Sacr-/Sanct-' mean?
What does the Latin root 'Sacr-/Sanct-' mean?
- Blessed
- Holy (correct)
- Profane
- Forbidden
What is the meaning of 'Sanction'?
What is the meaning of 'Sanction'?
To authorize or approve; a permission or an approval.
Define 'Sacrilege'.
Define 'Sacrilege'.
An action of gross disrespect toward a revered person, place, or thing.
What does 'Sacrosanct' mean?
What does 'Sacrosanct' mean?
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What is a 'Sanctuary'?
What is a 'Sanctuary'?
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Latin Root: Sacr-/Sanct-
- Originates from Latin, meaning "holy"
- Commonly used in English vocabulary pertaining to sacredness
Sanction
- Refers to granting permission or approval for an action
- Can indicate both positive authorization and negative penalties in different contexts
Sacrilege
- Defined as a severe disrespect towards something considered holy
- Involves actions that violate sacredness, targeting people, places, or objects
Sacrosanct
- Describes something considered extremely sacred and inviolable
- Designates the highest level of sanctity, implying it should not be harmed or interfered with
Sanctuary
- Represents a sacred space, often a church or temple
- Also symbolizes safety, refuge, and protection from harm, both physically and spiritually
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