Inviolable

/ɪnˈvaɪələbl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Never to be broken, infringed, or dishonored.

The contract was designed to establish inviolable terms that could not be altered or ignored.

Secure from destruction or violation.

The sanctity of the ancient temple was deemed inviolable by the local community.

Not to be violated or profaned; sacred.

In human rights discourse, the dignity of every individual is considered inviolable.

Incapable of being violated; unassailable.

The principles of justice are seen as inviolable, forming the foundation of a fair society.

Imposing absolute obligations and unbreakable rules.

The role of the judiciary is to uphold inviolable laws that protect society.

Late Middle English: from Latin 'inviolabilis', from 'in-' meaning 'not' + 'violabilis' from 'violare' meaning 'to violate'.

inviolable rights

Basic freedoms that should not be violated.

inviolable territory

Land that is protected from intrusion or invasion.

inviolable covenant

An agreement that should not be broken under any circumstances.

violate

To break or infringe upon a rule or agreement.

violable

Capable of being violated or broken.