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des·ecra·tion [ˈdesɪkreɪʃən] N no pl

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desecration of a cemetery
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When it went public in sporadic occurrences, reaction was often harsh, and included the desecration of shrines and altars.
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Desecration may be applied to natural systems or components, particularly if those systems are part of naturalistic spiritual religion.
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Furthermore, the decree also forbids the desecration and/or destruction of the emblem.
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They later started burying people in secret caves in order to save the bones from desecration by enemies.
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This resulted in the desecration of his tomb, the execution of sixteen relatives, and the arrests of his colleagues.
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The furnishing of the church interior has followed the fashion of the time but suffered badly during the years of desecration (1798-1837).
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This can include desecration of sacred books, sacred places or sacred objects.
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Centuries later, emotional debate about these wanton acts of cultural desecration continues.
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Ghosts can also be created by the desecration of a tombstone.
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He voted to recommend a constitutional ban on flag desecration and for a constitutional amendment defining marriage as between one man and one woman.
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