Inviolability

usgb/ɪnˌvaɪələˈbɪləti/
noun

The state of being safe from harm or violation.

The inviolability of human rights must be upheld by every government.
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Often appears as...

  • inviolability of human rights
  • inviolability of the constitution

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Rights Protection

Used when discussing protection of fundamental rights that should not be violated.

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The charter reiterates the inviolability of individual freedoms.
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Moral High Ground

Often implies a moral stance that is defended against challenges or attacks.

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The activists fought for the inviolability of the ancient forest.
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Not Absolute

Remember it's often an ideal; in practice, inviolability can be challenged.

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The lawyer debated the inviolability of client confidentiality.
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