Cryptic crossword clue
Sanctuaries with oil desecrated in movement against religion 14

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 14 letter word SECULARISATION

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The straight part
We know that "movement against religion" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case movement against religion = secularisation.
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Crossword Answer definitions

SECULARISATION noun
  1. The transformation of a society from close identification with religious values and institutions toward non-religious (or "irreligious") values and secular institutions.
  2. The deconsecration of a church.

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