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Definitions &Translations Definitions for sanctimonyˈsæŋk təˌmoʊ ni. sanctimoniousness, sanctimony(noun) the quality of being hypocritically devout. sanctimony(Noun) A hypocritical form of excessive piety, considered to be an affectation merely for public show.
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disrepute disgrace, dishonor, disrepute, infamy, ignominy mean the state or condition of suffering loss of esteem and of enduring reproach. disgrace often implies humiliation and sometimes ostracism. sent home in disgrace
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infamy Infamy is defined as notoriety, or a reputation of bad behavior. An example of infamy is the bad man image of Jesse James.
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What does it mean to believe in the sanctity of life? Answer: The phrase sanctity of life reflects the belief that, because people are made in God s image (Genesis 1:26), human life has an inherently sacred attribute that should be protected and respected at all times.
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What is a Sanction? A sanction is any requirement or status that is imposed as a result of accepting responsibility or being found responsible for violating the Expectations of Conduct listed in the Undergraduate Code of Conduct.
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User Contributed Dictionary Extensive Definition Abjuration is the solemn repudiation, abandonment, or renunciation by or upon oath, often the renunciation of citizenship or some other right or privilege. It comes from the Latin abjurare, to forswear).
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Translations for sanctity of life Sanctity of life. In religion and ethics, inviolability or sanctity of life is a principle of implied protection regarding aspects of sentient life which are said to be holy, sacred, or otherwise of such value that they are not to be violated.
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sanction A punitive act taken by one nation against another nation that has violated a treaty or International Law. Sanction is a broad term with different meanings in different contexts. Sanction can be used to describe tacit or explicit approval.
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- formal sanction (formal social sanction) (noun) A sanction that is officially recognized by an authority and enforced. Example: Laws. Audio Pronunciation: (for·mal sanc·tion)
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culture For without culture or holiness, which are always the gift of a very few, a man may renounce wealth or any other external thing, but he cannot renounce hatred, envy, jealousy, revenge. Culture is the sanctity of the intellect.
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- Webster Dictionary(2.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition: the act of attesting; testimony; witness; a solemn or official declaration, verbal or written, in support of a fact; evidence. The truth appears from the attestation of witnesses, or of the proper officer. Origin: [L. attestatio: cf.
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- Sanctity is a noncount noun that means “sacredness” or “the quality or state of being holy, very important, or valuable.”. Below is an example sentence with the word sanctity. 1  Because of the sanctity of the home, police are not allowed to enter without your permission or a warrant from a judge.
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- us ​ /ˈtes·təˌmoʊ·ni/. › a spoken or written statement that something is true, esp. one given in a court of law, or the act of giving such a statement: [ U ] The value of their testimony is questionable. (Definition of “testimony” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
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dignity dignities. 1  1 : the quality or state of being worthy, honored, or esteemed. 2  2a : high rank, office, or positionb : a legal title of nobility or honor. 3  3 archaic : dignitary. 4  4 : formal reserve or seriousness of manner, appearance, or language.
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formal sanction (formal social sanction) (noun) A sanction that is officially recognized by an authority and enforced. 1  The terms formal sanction and formal social sanction are used interchangeably in a sociological context.  Sociologists study four primary types of sanctions: formal sanctions, informal sanctions, negative sanctions, and positive sanctions.
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- sanc′tion·a·ble adj. Word History: Occasionally, a word can have contradictory meanings. Such a case is represented by sanction, which can mean both to allow, encourage and to punish so as to deter..Sanction comes from the Latin word sānctiō, meaning a law or decree that is sacred or inviolable..anc′tion·a·ble adj. Word History: Occasionally, a word can have contradictory meanings. Such a case is represented by sanction, which can mean both to allow, encourage and to punish so as to deter..
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obedience (əˈbiːdɪəns) n. 1. the condition or quality of being obedient. 2. the act or an instance of obeying; dutiful or submissive behaviour. 3. (Ecclesiastical Terms) the authority vested in a Church or similar body. 4. (Ecclesiastical Terms) the collective group of persons submitting to this authority. See also passive obedience.
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Justification and Sanctification: What is the Difference? Where justification is a legal declaration that is instantaneous, sanctification is a process. Where justification comes from outside of us, from God, sanctification comes from God within us by the work of the Holy Spirit in accordance with the Bible. In other words, we contribute to sanctification through our efforts.y Matt Slick. Understanding the difference between justification and sanctification can be as important as understanding the difference between salvation and damnation.
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- Justification begins our sanctification. We are both Justified (a one time event) and sanctification begins with our justification, it is a process that conforms us to Christ s likeness (moral likeness). Justification is a legal declaration of a sinner being righteous, it does not make us righteous.Someone who is a Christian for 10 years is no more justified than when the first became a believer. It is through the process of our dying to self and being obedient to the word and the Spirit (Jn.17:19; Rom.e are justified by believing in Christ (in the gospel) but we are still being sanctified we reach the third and last stage-which is glorification, where we become transformed to be permanently sinless and immortal. These are promises that accompany the new covenant that begin and end our walk on earth.
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Odour of sanctity Odour of sanctity and sainthood [edit]. The term odour of sanctity appears to have emerged in the Middle Ages, at a time when many saints were raised to that status by acclamation of the faithful.
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Hypocrites Defined: What About Hypocrisy in the Christian Church? by Rich Deem The dictionary definition of hypocrisy is: hy·poc·ri·sy [hi-pok-ruh-see] 1  a pretense of having a virtuous character, moral or religious beliefs or principles, etc., that one does not really possess. 2  a pretense of having some desirable or publicly approved attitude.  an act or instance of hypocrisy.
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- From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishsanctionsanc‧tion1 /ˈsæŋkʃən/ ●○○ noun 1 → sanctions2 [uncountable] formalPGLET/ALLOW official permission, approval, or acceptance syn approval Apparently, the aide had acted without White House sanction.3 [countable] formalSCC a form of punishment that can be used if someone disobeys a rule or law syn ...
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holy syn: holy, sacred, hallowed refer to something that is the object of worship or veneration. holy refers to the divine, that which has its sanctity directly from God or is connected with Him: Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy.Something that is sacred is usu.yn: holy, sacred, hallowed refer to something that is the object of worship or veneration. holy refers to the divine, that which has its sanctity directly from God or is connected with Him: Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy.
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Odour of sanctity It appears that the odour of sanctity occurring at the person’s death carried some weight in convincing the local ecclesiastical authority to  canonize  the saint – to allow the faithful to venerate and pray to him or her.
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Definition of 'sanctify' Definition of 'sanctify'. sanctify (sæŋktɪfaɪ ) If something is sanctified by a priest or other holy person, the priest or holy person officially approves of it, or declares it to be holy. She is trying to make amends for her marriage not being sanctified.
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sanctimonious 1. Behaving with sanctimony: a sanctimonious politician who was proven to be a hypocrite. 2. Characterized by sanctimony: The history we brandish as a light to nations is largely a sanctimonious tissue of myth and self-infatuation (Benjamin Schwartz).