inviolable
[ in-vahy-uh-luh-buh l ]
/ ɪnˈvaɪ ə lə bəl /
adjective
prohibiting violation; secure from destruction, violence, infringement, or desecration: an inviolable sanctuary; an inviolable promise.
incapable of being violated; incorruptible; unassailable: inviolable secrecy.
Origin of inviolable
OTHER WORDS FROM inviolable
in·vi·o·la·bil·i·ty, in·vi·o·la·ble·ness, noun in·vi·o·la·bly, adverbWORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH inviolable
inviolable inviolateWords nearby inviolable
invigilate,
invigorant,
invigorate,
invincible,
invincible armada,
inviolable,
inviolate,
inviscation,
inviscid,
invisible,
invisible balance
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British Dictionary definitions for inviolable
inviolable
/ (ɪnˈvaɪələbəl) /
adjective
that must not or cannot be transgressed, dishonoured, or broken; to be kept sacred
an inviolable oath