Sacrilege Definition & Meaning

sacrilege
noun
  1. blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character; "desecration of the Holy Sabbath"

"Sacrilege" in song lyrics

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  • "Our governments sold out, nothing's sacrilege"
    Drapht f/ Dazastah & Pegz — Yah Think

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