INVIOLABLE


Meaning of INVIOLABLE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ (ˌ)in-ˈvī-ə-lə-bəl ]

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 -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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