sanctuarize

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English

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Etymology

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From sanctuary +‎ -ize.

Verb

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sanctuarize (third-person singular simple present sanctuarizes, present participle sanctuarizing, simple past and past participle sanctuarized)

  1. (obsolete) To shelter by means of a sanctuary or sacred privileges.
  2. (military) To use military force to shelter another country from invasion or attack