Literally, It's an Animal Treated With Respect

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Performing Arts, Group 897, Puzzle 5 (Leading Lady).

Question is: Literally, It's an Animal Treated With Respect

and the answer is: SACREDCOW

Word Meaning:

SACRED COW — (idiomatic) Something which cannot be tampered with, or criticized, for fear of public outcry. A person, institution, belief system, etc. which, for no reason other than the demands of established social etiquette or popular opinion, should be accorded respect or reverence, and not touched, handled or examined too closely.

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