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enshrine
[ en-shrahyn ]
verb (used with object)
- to enclose in or as in a shrine:
His love for her is enshrined forever in his poetry.
- to cherish as sacred:
The memory of our friendship will be enshrined in my heart.
enshrine
/ ɪˈʃɪ /
verb
- to place or enclose in or as if in a shrine
- to hold as sacred; cherish; treasure
Derived Forms
- ˈԱԳ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ·ԱmԳ noun
- ܲe·Ա adjective
Example Sentences
Mr Amsterdam, his lawyer, told the BBC that this included the formation of "a truly independent national electoral commission with members unconnected to the government" - and this must be enshrined in the constitution.
“Things like gay marriage and abortion” — which Democrats used for years as a bludgeon against Republicans — “are enshrined in our state Constitution and aren’t going anywhere,” Shupe said.
However, the subsequent declaration didn't enshrine the separation of powers.
The prime minister's spokesman paid tribute to the Hillsborough families, and said: "We are determined to enshrine their profound legacy as we work to introduce a Hillsborough Law that will deliver the justice they deserve."
Wisconsin separately voted on Tuesday to enshrine into the state constitution a law requiring voters to show ID to cast their ballots.
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