Desecration

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-001591",
  "term": "Desecration",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "The act of treating a sacred object, place, or symbol with disrespect, irreverence, or violence, thereby violating its sanctity. This can involve defiling, damaging, or otherwise dishonoring items or locations held holy by a religion or culture. Laws against desecration, such as those pertaining to flag burning, often raise complex issues regarding freedom of speech.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/desecration/"
}