a. [ L. inviolabilis: cf. F. inviolable. See Inviolate, a. ] [ 1913 Webster ] 1. 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. [ 1913 Webster ] He tried a third, a tough, well-chosen spear,
The inviolable body stood sincere. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. Unviolated; uninjured; undefiled; uncorrupted. [ 1913 Webster ] 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. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. Not capable of being broken or violated; as, an inviolable covenant, agreement, promise, or vow. [ 1913 Webster ] Their almighty Maker first ordained
And bound them with inviolable bands. Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ] And keep our faiths firm and inviolable. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ] | 