Where does “sanctity” come from?

Sanctity comes from Middle English sanctity, from Old French sanctete, from Latin sanctitas meaning holiness or sacred quality.

sanctity (English): Holiness of life or disposition; saintliness; The...

Definitions

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Middle English	sanctity	—
2	Old French	sanctete	—
3	Latin	sanctitas	inviolability, sacredness, sanctity; holiness,...
4	Latin	sānctus	—
5	Latin	Iacobus	Jacob; James; Saint James
6	Ancient Greek	Ἰάκωβος	—
7	Ancient Greek	Ἰακώβ	—
8	Hebrew	יַעֲקֹב	Jacob
9	Hebrew	עָקֵב	heel of the foot; heel

sanctity — Etymology, Origin & Word History | Etymology Explorer