sacrosanct SAK-roh-sangkt adjective WS #36
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adjective
regarded as too important and revered to be interfered with; extremely sacred and inviolable; immune from criticism or violation; held to be above reproach
- The sacrosanct nature of the ancient burial ground meant that development was strictly forbidden.
- The athlete's training routine was sacrosanct, and nothing was allowed to interfere with it.
- To many scientists, the peer review process is sacrosanct and essential for maintaining research integrity.
- The constitution's first amendment is considered sacrosanct by those who value freedom of speech.
- Family traditions were sacrosanct in their household, never to be questioned or abandoned.