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Preferred term

Sanctuary, law  

Definition

  • Immunity from punishment and the ordinary operations of the law secured by taking refuge in a sanctuary; the right or privilege of affording such shelter; shelter, refuge, protection as afforded by a church, etc. [OED]

Entry terms

  • Asylum, right of
  • Protection, sanctuary
  • Refuge, sanctuary
  • Right of asylum

Notation

  • 119766

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-P6SCS4X8-F

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