Word of the Day
March 19, 2024
Sacrosanct
Regarded as sacred or inviolable; beyond alteration, criticism, or interference, especially due to religious sanction or fundamental importance.
From Latin 'sacrosanctus,' meaning 'consecrated with religious ceremonies' or 'inviolable.' Combines 'sacer' (sacred) with 'sanctus' (holy, inviolable). The term originally described Roman tribunes who were protected by religious oath from harm.
Usage Examples
- The Bill of Rights enshrines sacrosanct individual freedoms that government cannot legitimately infringe.
- Property rights have long been considered sacrosanct in American constitutional law.
- The right to keep and bear arms is sacrosanct under the Second Amendment.
From the Show
Kim Monson introduced sacrosanct during the March 19th broadcast to frame the episode’s central theme: the Bill of Rights protections being violated by Colorado legislation targeting firearms, food production, and individual liberty.