2. Unviolated; uninjured; undefiled; uncorrupted.

For thou, be sure, shalt give account To him who sent us, whose

charge is to keep This place inviolable, and these from harm.

Milton.

3. Not capable of being broken or violated; as, an inviolable covenant,

agreement, promise, or vow.

Their almighty Maker first ordained And bound them with inviolable

bands.

Spenser.

And keep our faiths firm and inviolable.

Shak.

In*vi"o*la*ble*ness, n. The quality or state of being inviolable; as,

the inviolableness of divine justice.

In*vi"o*la*bly, adv. Without violation.

In*vi"o*la*cy (?), n. The state or quality of being inviolate; as, the

inviolacy of an oath.

{ In*vi"o*late (?), In*vi"o*la`ted (?), } a. [L. inviolatus. See In-

not, and Violate.]

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