English to English Dictionary

Sacred-trust

A duty or responsibility that is regarded as inviolable, highly solemn, and morally binding.

Sacrificial Altar

A raised structure or place used for presenting ritual sacrifices, offerings, or burnt offerings to a deity.

Sacrificial lamb

A person or thing sacrificed, harmed, or given up for the sake of others or to protect a larger group from blame or failure.

Sacrilege

Violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred.

Sadistic

Deriving pleasure from inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others.

Safe harbor

A provision in a law or regulation that specifies that a certain conduct will be deemed not to violate a given rule.

Safety Profile

A comprehensive assessment of the safety characteristics and risks associated with a product, process, or system.

Sagan

An advocate for science literacy and popularization, typically characterized by an eloquent, awe-inspired perspective on the cosmos.

Sage

A profoundly wise person; a person famed for wisdom.

Saintly

Showing qualities associated with a saint, such as holiness, virtue, or extreme benevolence.

Saki

Any of several South American monkeys of the genus Pithecia, having long, bushy tails and dense fur.

Salamanca

A historic city in western Spain, renowned for its ornate sandstone architecture and as the seat of the University of Salamanca, one of the oldest universities in Europe.