adj.
Pronunciation: ( ˌ )in- ' v ī - ə -l ə -b ə l
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin inviolabilis, from in- + violare to violate
Date: 15th century
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 \ - ˌ v ī - ə -l ə - ' bi-l ə -t ē \ noun
– in · vi · o · la · ble · ness \ - ' v ī - ə -l ə -b ə l-n ə s \ noun
– in · vi · o · la · bly \ -bl ē \ adverb