First Known Use: 15th century
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inviolable
adjective in·vi·o·la·ble \(ˌ)in-ˈvī-ə-lə-bəl\
: too important to be ignored or treated with disrespect
Full Definition of INVIOLABLE
1
: secure from violation or profanation <an inviolable law>
2
: secure from assault or trespass : unassailable <inviolable borders>
— in·vi·o·la·bil·i·ty \-ˌvī-ə-lə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun
— in·vi·o·la·ble·ness \-ˈvī-ə-lə-bəl-nəs\ noun
— in·vi·o·la·bly \-blē\ adverb
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Origin of INVIOLABLE
Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin inviolabilis, from in- + violare to violate
Related to INVIOLABLE
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- hallowed, holy, sacred, sacrosanct, unassailable, untouchable
INVIOLABLE Defined for Kids
inviolable
adjective in·vi·o·la·ble \in-ˈvī-ə-lə-bəl\
Definition of INVIOLABLE for Kids
1
: too sacred to be broken or denied <an inviolable oath>
2
: impossible to harm or destroy by violence <an inviolable fortress>
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