Desecration
/ˌdɛsɪˈkreɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of willfully violating or profaning something considered sacred or highly valued, often a religious site or object.
The defendant was charged with desecration of a historic church.
Forms
- desecrations
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Commentary
In legal contexts, desecration commonly involves intentional damage or disrespect towards religious or protected sites and objects, often attracting criminal penalties.
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