Middle English, from Latin inviolātus: in-, not; see "in-" [entry 1] + violātus,...
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a principle of implied protection regarding aspects of sentient life which are said to be holy, sacred, or otherwise of such value that they are not to be violated. In western religions, the concept is based on the belief that all human beings have... (44 of 297 words)
free from violation, injury, disturbance, etc | a less common word for "inviolable" (12 of 139 words, 2 definitions, 5 usage examples, pronunciation)
Not violated or profaned; intact (5 of 51 words, 1 usage example, pronunciations)
not violated or profaned ; especially, "pure" (7 of 41 words, pronunciation)
something that is inviolate cannot be attacked or harmed (9 of 33 words, pronunciation)
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(that must be) not harmed or damaged (7 of 28 words, 1 usage example, pronunciation)
free or safe from injury or violation (7 of 28 words, 1 usage example, pronunciations)
not violated; kept sacred or unbroken (6 of 27 words, pronunciations)
Not violated; free from violation or hurt of any kind; secure against violation or impairment. | Incorruptible. (16 of 25 words, 2 definitions, pronunciation)
free from violation, injury, desecration, or outrage. | undisturbed; untouched. | unbroken | not infringed. (12 of 22 words, 4 definitions, pronunciation)
not subject to change, damage, or destruction | kept pure, untouched, or unblemished (12 of 50 words, 2 definitions, pronunciations)
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Origin: Middle English, from Latin inviolātus: in-, not; see "in-" [entry 1] + violātus, past participle of violāre, to violate; see "violate".
Origin: late Middle English: from Latin inviolatus, from in- "not" + violare "violate"
Origin: Middle English from Latin inviolatus: see "in-" and "violate"
First use: 15th century
Origin: Latin inviolatus from violat-, past participle of violare "injure, treat violently"
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