Unviolated: meaning, definitions and examples

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unviolated

 

[ ʌnˈvaɪəleɪtɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

state of being

Unviolated refers to something that has not been violated or infringed upon. This term is often used to describe rights, laws, or agreements that have been upheld or respected.

Synonyms

intact, unbroken, untouched

Examples of usage

  • Her unviolated rights were recognized by the court.
  • The unviolated treaty ensured peace between the nations.
  • He maintained his unviolated status as a trusted advisor.

Word origin

The term 'unviolated' is formed by the prefix 'un-', which means 'not' or 'opposite of', and the past participle 'violated' from the verb 'violate', which originates from the Latin 'violatus', the past participle of 'violare', meaning 'to violate or break. The combination of these components suggests a state where something remains unbroken or unbreached. The evolution of the term has seen its usage in legal, moral, and personal contexts, symbolizing the preservation of rights or agreements untouched by wrongdoing.