Inviolability: meaning, definitions and examples
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inviolability
[ ɪnˌvaɪələˈbɪləti ]
legal protection
The inviolability of a person or thing is the quality of being too important or respected to be harmed or damaged. It is often associated with legal protection and immunity from violation.
Synonyms
integrity, sacredness, sanctity
Examples of usage
- The inviolability of human rights must be respected by all governments.
- The inviolability of diplomatic premises is protected by international law.
Translations
Translations of the word "inviolability" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inviolabilidade
🇮🇳 अखंडता
🇩🇪 Unverletzlichkeit
🇮🇩 kekebalan
🇺🇦 недоторканність
🇵🇱 nienaruszalność
🇯🇵 不可侵性 (ふかしんせい)
🇫🇷 inviolabilité
🇪🇸 inviolabilidad
🇹🇷 dokunulmazlık
🇰🇷 불가침성 (bulgachimseong)
🇸🇦 حرمة
🇨🇿 nedotknutelnost
🇸🇰 nedotknuteľnosť
🇨🇳 不可侵犯性 (bù kě qīn fàn xìng)
🇸🇮 nedotakljivost
🇮🇸 ósnertanleiki
🇰🇿 қолсұғылмаушылық
🇬🇪 უკვდავება
🇦🇿 toxunulmazlıq
🇲🇽 inviolabilidad
Word origin
The word 'inviolability' originated from the Latin word 'inviolabilitas', which means 'not to be violated'. The concept of inviolability has been present in various cultures and legal systems throughout history, emphasizing the importance of protecting certain entities from harm or damage. In modern times, inviolability is a fundamental principle in human rights law and international relations, ensuring the safeguarding of individuals, properties, and diplomatic missions.