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Enshrined

To enclose (a sacred relic etc.) in a shrine or chest.

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  1. 1

    To enclose (a sacred relic etc.) in a shrine or chest.

  2. 2

    To preserve or cherish (something) as though in a shrine; to preserve or contain, especially with some reverence.

  3. 3

    To protect an idea, ideal, or philosophy within an official law or treaty

    "Other measures, such as compensation for victims, will be enshrined in the proposed new law."

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acknowledgedGenerally accepted, recognized or admitted.
addedcombined or joined to increase in size or quantity or scope
affirmed(February 21, 1975 – January 12, 2001) a champion American Thoroughbred racehorse who is the eleventh winner of the American Triple Crown.
affordedverbTo incur, stand, or bear without serious detriment, as an act which might under other circumstances be injurious; (usually after an expression of ability, as could, able, difficult) to be able or rich enough; to spare.
allocatedHaving been granted an allocation; having received (something) as part of a plan or scheduled disbursement; having been assigned (something) that was set aside for a particular purpose.
allottedgiven as a task
anchored(heraldry) Having the extremities turned back, like the flukes of an anchor. (Compare sarcelly, moline.)
anticipatedexpected to arrive; scheduled
appropriatedset aside for a specified purpose
articulatednounOf a vehicle, composed of component parts each with its own wheels and chassis, e.g. an articulated lorry, articulated bus, or certain kinds of streetcars and trains.
builtnoun(informal) well-built, muscular or toned.
built-innounBeing an essential and permanent part of something.
capturedThat has been captured.
channelledAlternative spelling of channeled. [(architecture) Having channels or flutings.]
codifiedverbOfficially enacted by a governing body.
collected(not comparable) Gathered together.
committedObligated or locked in (often, but not necessarily, by a pledge) to some course of action.
confirmedVerified or ratified.
consecratedmade or declared or believed to be holy; devoted to a deity or some religious ceremony or use
consignedverb(transitive, business) To transfer to the custody of, usually for sale, transport, or safekeeping.

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