holy writ

• Termo que designa as escrituras sagradas ou textos religiosos, frequentemente usado para se referir à Bíblia ou a outros escritos considerados de inspiração divina. Também pode ser usado metaforicamente para descrever qualquer texto ou doutrina tida como autoridade incontestável.

A term referring to sacred scriptures or religious texts, often used to describe the Bible or other authoritative writings considered divinely inspired. It can also be used metaphorically to describe any text or doctrine regarded as unquestionably authoritative.

1. Sacred religious textB2formal

   A term used to refer to the Bible or other sacred scriptures considered authoritative in a religion.

   Sagrada Escritura

   • The preacher quoted from Holy Writ during the sermon.
   • Many believers study Holy Writ for spiritual guidance.
   • Holy Writ is considered the foundation of Christian theology.

2. Authoritative statementC1informal

   Used metaphorically to describe a statement or rule that is treated as unquestionably true or authoritative.

   Verdade incontestável

   • He treats the company handbook as holy writ.
   • Some people regard the economist's theories as holy writ.
   • The manager's decision was accepted as holy writ by the team.