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sacrilege

Pronunciation: /ˈsakrɪlɪdʒ/
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Definition of sacrilege

noun

[mass noun]
  • violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred:putting ecclesiastical vestments to secular use was considered sacrilege

Origin:

Middle English: via Old French from Latin sacrilegium, from sacrilegus 'stealer of sacred things', from sacer, sacr- 'sacred' + legere 'take possession of'

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