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Definitions for: Inviolable
[adj] not capable of being violated or infringed; "infrangible human rights"
[adj] must be kept sacred
[adj] that cannot be transgressed or dishonored; "the person of the king is inviolable"; "an inviolable oath"
[adj] able to withstand attack; "an impregnable fortress"; "fortifications that made the frontier inviolable"
Webster (1913) Definition: In*vi"o*la*ble, a. [L. inviolabilis: cf. F.
inviolable. See Inviolate, a.]
1. Not violable; not susceptible of hurt, wound, or harm
(used with respect to either physical or moral damage);
not susceptible of being profaned or corrupted; sacred;
holy; as, inviolable honor or chastity; an inviolable
shrine.
He tried a third, a tough, well-chosen spear, The
inviolable body stood sincere. --Dryden.
2. Unviolated; uninjured; undefiled; uncorrupted.
For thou, be sure, shalt give account To him who
sent us, whose charge is to keep This place
inviolable, and these from harm. --Milton.
3. Not capable of being broken or violated; as, an inviolable
covenant, agreement, promise, or vow.
Their almighty Maker first ordained And bound them
with inviolable bands. --Spenser.
And keep our faiths firm and inviolable. --Shak.
Synonyms: absolute, impregnable, inalienable, infrangible, inviolate, invulnerable, sacred, sacrosanct, secure, strong, unalienable, unassailable, unattackable, unbreakable, untouchable
Antonyms: violable
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