Inviolably: meaning, definitions and examples
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inviolably
[ ɪnˈvaɪələblɪ ]
strictly, fundamentally
Inviolably means in a manner that cannot be violated or broken. It suggests that something is sacred or must be protected from harm or infringement. This term is often used in legal, philosophical, or moral contexts to denote principles, rights, or rules that are absolute and must not be compromised. The idea of being inviolable is closely tied to concepts of trust and integrity in various disciplines.
Synonyms
sacredly, sacrosanctly, untouchably.
Examples of usage
- The rights of individuals must be inviolably respected.
- The agreement was inviolably upheld by all parties involved.
- Her commitment to justice was inviolably strong.
Translations
Translations of the word "inviolably" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inviolavelmente
🇮🇳 अविचलित रूप से
🇩🇪 unverletzlich
🇮🇩 tak terlukai
🇺🇦 непорушно
🇵🇱 nienaruszalnie
🇯🇵 侵害されることなく
🇫🇷 inviolablement
🇪🇸 inviolablemente
🇹🇷 dokunulmaz bir şekilde
🇰🇷 침해할 수 없이
🇸🇦 بشكل لا يمكن انتهاكه
🇨🇿 neporušitelně
🇸🇰 neporušiteľne
🇨🇳 不可侵犯地
🇸🇮 neokrnjeno
🇮🇸 óbreytanlega
🇰🇿 бұзылмай
🇬🇪 უხერხულად
🇦🇿 toxunulmaz şəkildə
🇲🇽 inviolablemente
Etymology
The word 'inviolably' is derived from the Latin term 'inviolabilis', which means 'not to be violated'. This Latin term is a combination of 'in-' (not) and 'violabilis' (that may be violated), stemming from 'violare' (to violate). The concept emphasizes the sanctity and protection of certain principles or rights that are deemed essential and non-negotiable. The use of 'inviolably' in English dates back to the early 1600s, where it began appearing in legal and philosophical texts to describe the impenetrable nature of certain laws and moral imperatives. Over the centuries, the term has maintained its formal connotations and is often used in discussions involving ethics, human rights, and legal protections.