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Holy Writ
noun
- the Scriptures.
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Notes
Figuratively, “holy writ” is any text or document that is presumed to speak with unquestioned authority.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Holy Writ1
before 1000; Middle English holi writ, Old English hālige writu (plural)
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Example Sentences
If only women are getting fired, the reason is not holy writ.
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The Puritans attacked the drama as contrary to Holy Writ, as destructive of religion, and as a menace to public morality.
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The correct distinction then between the Vedic and the Sanscrit writings is that of holy writ and profane literature.
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And so endeth the chapter of the second prominent woman of "Holy Writ."
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Holy Writ speaks of hope in two ways: as the object of the emotion, and hope as the emotion itself.
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Besides his work is not systematic, being in the nature of a commentary on Holy Writ.
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