inviolable
[ in-vahy-uh-luh-buhl ]
/ ɪnˈvaɪ ə lə bəl /
adjective
prohibiting violation; secure from destruction, violence, infringement, or desecration: an inviolable sanctuary; an inviolable promise.
incapable of being violated; incorruptible; unassailable: inviolable secrecy.
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Origin of inviolable
OTHER WORDS FROM inviolable
in·vi·o·la·bil·i·ty, in·vi·o·la·ble·ness, nounin·vi·o·la·bly, adverbWORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH inviolable
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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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