Legal Definitions - sacrilege

Definition: The act of disrespecting or damaging something that is considered sacred or holy.

Examples:

• Spray painting graffiti on a church or mosque
• Stealing religious artifacts from a temple or shrine
• Using a Bible or Quran as a coaster for drinks

These examples illustrate how sacrilege involves violating something that is considered sacred or holy. It can be a physical act of damage or theft, or it can be a disrespectful action that shows a lack of reverence for something that is considered important to a particular religion or culture.