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Enshrine: meaning, definitions and examples

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enshrine

 

[ ษชnหˆสƒraษชn ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal context

To enshrine something means to preserve or protect it in a significant way, often within a legal or formal framework. This term is commonly used in relation to rights, laws, or principles that are deemed worthy of being revered and safeguarded. Enshrining something often implies a sense of solemnity and importance, indicating that it is not merely to be treated lightly. The act of enshrining can also reflect the values and beliefs of a society or culture.

Synonyms

embed, ensconce, entrench, protect, secure

Examples of usage

  • The constitution enshrines the rights of all citizens.
  • Their values are enshrined in the community charter.
  • The historical documents are enshrined in the national archives.

Translations

Translations of the word "enshrine" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น consagrar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคฎเคพเคฐเค• เคฌเคจเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช einweihen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memuliakan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒัˆะฐะฝะพะฒัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uwieczniฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฅ‰็ดใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท consacrer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ consagrar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tahsis etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ฑ์ „ํ™˜ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠูƒุฑู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ posvฤ›tit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ posvรคtiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฅ‰็Œฎ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ posvetiti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ helga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€ะฝะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒ•แƒแƒ แƒฉแƒ˜แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™slษ™ndirmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ consagrar

Word origin

The term 'enshrine' originates from the early 19th century and combines the prefix 'en-' with the word 'shrine'. The prefix 'en-' comes from the Old French 'en' meaning 'in, within', while 'shrine' finds its roots in the Latin word 'scrinium', which means 'a case for keeping scrolls or sacred objects'. Traditionally, a shrine is a place regarded as holy because of its association with a divine presence or an important person. Hence, to enshrine something elevates its status, often giving it a special legal, cultural, or spiritual significance. In modern usage, 'enshrine' has grown to encompass not just physical places of reverence but the embedding of rights and important values within legislative texts, such as constitutions, ensuring their protection and respect within societal structures.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,712 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.