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SANCTUARY

a consecrated place: such as

The meaning of the word sanctuary is a consecrated place: such as.

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levythe imposition or collection of an assessment
flitto pass quickly or abruptly from one place or condition to another
slewa large number
niggardlygrudgingly mean about spending or granting : begrudging
supplantto supersede (another) especially by force or treachery
mergerthe absorption of an estate, a contract, or an interest in another, of a minor offense in a greater, or of a cause of action into a judgment
thriftygiven to or marked by economy and good management
condolegrieve