sanctity

Definitions

The state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly.

The ultimate importance or inviolability of something.

Examples

The judge emphasized the sanctity of the courtroom and demanded absolute silence.

Many people believe in the sanctity of marriage as a sacred and lifelong commitment.

Synonyms

holiness sacredness divinity inviolability piety purity godliness

Antonyms

profanity impiety secularity wickedness violation desecration impurity