Violation of something holy or sacred is?
Correct answer: C. sacrilege
- A. profanity
- B. sedition
- C. sacrilege
- D. slander
Explanation
Sacrilege is the violation or profanation of something regarded as holy or sacred. Profanity may involve irreverent language, but it does not always mean a direct violation of a sacred object or place.
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