Sacred Artifact
/ˈseɪkrɪd ˈɑːrtɪfækt/
Definitions
- (n.) An object deemed to have spiritual significance and subject to legal protections under cultural heritage or religious freedom laws.
The museum returned the sacred artifact to the indigenous community after a prolonged legal dispute.
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- sacred artifact
- sacred artifacts
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Commentary
Legal references to sacred artifacts often arise in contexts of repatriation claims and protection of indigenous rights, requiring precise identification of cultural and religious significance.
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