Definition for IN-DIS'SO-LU-BLE

IN-DIS'SO-LU-BLE, a. [Fr. from L. indissolubilis; in and dissolubilis from dissolvo; dis and solvo, to loosen.]

  1. Not capable of being dissolved, melted or liquefied, as by heat or water. Few substances are absolutely indissoluble by heat; many are indissoluble in water.
  2. That can not be broken or rightfully violated; perpetually binding or obligatory; as, an indissoluble league or covenant. The marriage covenant is indissoluble, except in certain specified cases.
  3. Not to be broken; firm; stable; as, indissoluble friendship; indissoluble bands of love.

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