Dictionary entry

Inviolable

Webster's Dictionary 1913

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.