\Sanc"ti*ty\, n.; pl. {Sanctities}. [L. sanctitas, from
sanctus holy. See {Saint}.]
1. The state or quality of being sacred or holy; holiness;
   saintliness; moral purity; godliness.
         To sanctity she made no pretense, and, indeed,
         narrowly escaped the imputation of irreligion.
                                               --Macaulay.
2. Sacredness; solemnity; inviolability; religious binding
   force; as, the sanctity of an oath.
3. A saint or holy being. [R.]
         About him all the sanctities of heaven. --Milton.
Syn: Holiness; godliness; piety; devotion; goodness; purity;
     religiousness; sacredness; solemnity. See the Note under
     {Religion}.