| − | '''Desecration''' is damage deliberately caused to an object, building or location with the aim of causing offence, insult and outrage. An example of desecration is the vandalism by neo-[[Nazis]] of [[Jewish]] cemeteries. | + | '''Desecration''' is damage deliberately caused to an object, building or location (particularly those with religious significance) with the aim of causing offence, insult and outrage. An example of desecration is the vandalism by neo-[[Nazis]] of [[Jewish]] cemeteries. |