noun.
The state or character of being profane; irreverence toward sacred things; particularly, the use of language which manifests or implies irreverence toward God; the taking of God's name in vain.
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noun.
The quality or state of being profane; especially, the use of profane language.
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noun.
unholiness by virtue of being profane
noun.
an attitude of irreverence or contempt for a divinity
Word Usage
"But the Emperors no sooner became Christian than, the idea of profaneness being removed from the secular tribunals, the causes of the Christian laity naturally passed to that resort where those of the generality had been before."