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inviolable
[ in-vahy-uh-luh-buhl ]
/ ɪnˈvaɪ ə lə bəl /
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Definition of inviolable
adjective
prohibiting violation; secure from destruction, violence, infringement, or desecration: an inviolable sanctuary;an inviolable promise.
incapable of being violated; impregnable; unassailable: inviolable secrecy.
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Origin of inviolable
OTHER WORDS FROM inviolable
in·vi·o·la·bil·i·ty [in-vahy-uh-luh-bil-i-tee] /ɪnˌvaɪ ə ləˈbɪl ɪ ti/ Rare, in·vi·o·la·ble·ness, nounin·vi·o·la·bly, adverbWORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH inviolable
inviolable , inviolateWords nearby inviolable
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How to use inviolable in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for inviolable
inviolable
/ (ɪnˈvaɪələbəl) /
adjective
that must not or cannot be transgressed, dishonoured, or broken; to be kept sacredan inviolable oath
Derived forms of inviolable
inviolability or inviolableness, nouninviolably, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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