Definition for IN-VI'O-LA-BLE

IN-VI'O-LA-BLE, a. [Fr. from L. inviolabilis; in and violabilis, violo, to violate.]

  1. Not to be profaned; that ought not to be injured, polluted or treated with irreverence; as, a sacred place and sacred things should be considered inviolable. Milton.
  2. Not to be broken; as, an inviolable league, covenant, agreement, contract, vow or promise.
  3. Not to be injured or tarnished; as, inviolable chastity or honor.
  4. Not susceptible of hurt or wound; as, inviolable saints. Milton.

Return to page 155 of the letter “I”.