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sanctum (s), sancta (pl)
1. The "holy place" of the Jewish tabernacle and temple.

Also applied to a sacred place or shrine in other temples and churches.

2. A private place; such as, an office or home, where one is free from intrusion.
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sanctum sanctorum (s) (noun), sancta sanctorum (pl)
1. In Judaism, the holy of holies; a sanctuary comprised of the innermost chamber of the Tabernacle in the temple of Solomon where the Ark of the Covenant was kept.
2. A person's private retreat, where he is free from intrusion; a place of utmost privacy.
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