PoliticsAugust 18, 2026

sanctity

SANK-tih-tee

Definition

The state or quality of being holy, sacred, or inviolable; in this context, the absolute right and respect due to the electoral process.

Etymology

The word comes from the Latin 'sanctitas', derived from 'sanctus', meaning 'holy' or 'sacred', which is the past participle of 'sancire', meaning 'to make sacred or inviolable'.

In the news

The article describes the people of Osun State defending the sanctity of their votes, emphasizing that their right to choose their leaders is an essential and protected democratic principle.

Osun Poll: Tinubu’s Free, Fair Election Directive A Watershed For Democracy — APC G-37

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