inviolability
nounUK /ɪnˌvaɪələˈbɪləti/
US /ɪnˌvaɪələˈbɪləti/
The state of being so special or sacred that no one is allowed to break, harm, or change it.
The inviolability of the ancient temple meant that no one was allowed to touch its walls.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The quality of being impossible to be broken or violated, as in a rule or promise.
The inviolability of the treaty kept the two countries at peace.
3. The legal or moral protection that prevents something from being interfered with.
The inviolability of a person's home is a basic right in many countries.
4. The state of being safe from attack or harm.
The castle's inviolability made it a perfect place for the king to hide.