01 a. Not violable; not susceptible of hurt, wound, or harm (used with respect to either physical or moral damage); not susceptible of being prof…
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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.
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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.
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