inviolability

[ in-vahy-uh-luh-bil-i-tee ]

noun

1. the fact or quality of being safe or protected from attack, infringement, destruction, or interference:

   The inviolability of diplomatic agents is one of the long and well-recognized rules of international law.

   We will continue to take efficient measures to ensure the independence and inviolability of the courts.

2. the fact or quality of being held in reverence as something that must never be violated; sacredness:

   Our constitutional structure was built upon respect for the integrity and inviolability of the individual conscience.

Word History and Origins

Origin of inviolability¹

inviol(able) ( def ) + -ability ( def )

Example Sentences

Unifil said: "For the fourth time in as many days, we remind the IDF and all actors of their obligations to ensure the safety and security of UN personnel and property and to respect the inviolability of UN premises at all times."

From BBC

It emphasised "the inviolability of the facilities of the Argentine diplomatic mission".

From BBC

Francis updated church doctrine in 2018 to say “the death penalty is inadmissible because it is an attack on the inviolability and dignity of the person.”

From Los Angeles Times

Russia’s actions “violate a principle of the United Nations Charter and the principle of the inviolability of national borders,” Scholz was quoted as saying by German media.

From Seattle Times

“We’ve reviewed the security camera footage from the Mexican embassy and believe these actions were wrong. The Ecuadorian government disregarded its obligations under international law as a host state to respect the inviolability of diplomatic missions and jeopardized the foundation of basic diplomatic norms and relationships.”

From Seattle Times