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inviolability

 

[ ɪnˌvaɪələˈbɪləti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,890, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.