Desacralization

/dɪˌsækrəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The process of removing the sacred status from something, often in religious or cultural property contexts, potentially affecting legal rights or protections.
    The desacralization of the church building led to changes in ownership under property law.

Forms

  • desacralizations

Commentary

In legal contexts, desacralization can affect the status and treatment of religious property, influencing ownership and use rights.

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