INVIOLABLE


Meaning of INVIOLABLE in English

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

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