Word of the Day – Sacrosanct

•  Noun: Sacrosanct
  1. most sacred or holy : inviolable
  2. treated as if holy : immune from criticism or violation <politically sacrosanct programs>
• Synonyms:
  1. Sacred
  2. Hallowed
  3. Respected
  4. Inviolable
  5. Inviolate
  6. Unimpeachable
  7. Invulnerable
  8. Untouchable
  9. inalienable
•  Usage:

“Another kind of modern tribune would be ombudsmen to whom the poor could appeal against routine bureaucratic indignities, as the Roman poor were protected by a tribune’s “sacrosanct” physical presence. ~~ New York Times Editorial

• Encountered:

New York Times Editorial: An Ancient Civics Lesson

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