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. [ 1913 Webster ] To sanctity she made no pretense, and, indeed, narrowly escaped the imputation of irreligion. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. Sacredness; solemnity; inviolability; religious binding force; as, the sanctity of an oath. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. A saint or holy being. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ] About him all the sanctities of heaven. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ] Syn. -- Holiness; godliness; piety; devotion; goodness; purity; religiousness; sacredness; solemnity. See the Note under Religion. [ 1913 Webster ] | 
