Inviolability
noun
The state of being safe from harm or violation.
The inviolability of human rights must be upheld by every government.

Often appears as...
- inviolability of human rights
- inviolability of the constitution
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Formal
Academic
noun
The quality of being too important or respected to be interfered with.
The inviolability of the courtroom was preserved with tight security measures.

Often appears as...
- inviolability of the courtroom
- inviolability of diplomatic missions
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
The state of being safe from harm or violation.
The inviolability of human rights must be upheld by every government.

Often appears as...
- inviolability of human rights
- inviolability of the constitution
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
The quality of being too important or respected to be interfered with.
The inviolability of the courtroom was preserved with tight security measures.

Often appears as...
- inviolability of the courtroom
- inviolability of diplomatic missions
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
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Rights Protection
Used when discussing protection of fundamental rights that should not be violated.

The charter reiterates the inviolability of individual freedoms.
Moral High Ground
Often implies a moral stance that is defended against challenges or attacks.

The activists fought for the inviolability of the ancient forest.
Not Absolute
Remember it's often an ideal; in practice, inviolability can be challenged.

The lawyer debated the inviolability of client confidentiality.
Rights Protection
Used when discussing protection of fundamental rights that should not be violated.

The charter reiterates the inviolability of individual freedoms.
Moral High Ground
Often implies a moral stance that is defended against challenges or attacks.

The activists fought for the inviolability of the ancient forest.
Not Absolute
Remember it's often an ideal; in practice, inviolability can be challenged.

The lawyer debated the inviolability of client confidentiality.
Rights Protection
Used when discussing protection of fundamental rights that should not be violated.

The charter reiterates the inviolability of individual freedoms.
Moral High Ground
Often implies a moral stance that is defended against challenges or attacks.

The activists fought for the inviolability of the ancient forest.
Not Absolute
Remember it's often an ideal; in practice, inviolability can be challenged.

The lawyer debated the inviolability of client confidentiality.
Quote examples
Sean Brady
Irish Clergyman
The inviolability of the seal of confession is so fundamental to the very nature of the sacrament that any proposal which undermines that inviolability is a challenge to the rights of every Catholic to freedom of religion and conscience.

Quote examples
Sean Brady
Irish Clergyman
The inviolability of the seal of confession is so fundamental to the very nature of the sacrament that any proposal which undermines that inviolability is a challenge to the rights of every Catholic to freedom of religion and conscience.

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