In*vi"o*la*ble (?), a. [L.
inviolabilis: cf. F. inviolable. See Inviolate,
a.]
1. Not violable; not susceptible of hurt,
wound, or harm (used with respect to either physical or moral
damage); not susceptible of being profaned or corrupted; sacred;
holy; as, inviolable honor or chastity; an inviolable
shrine.
He tried a third, a tough, well-chosen spear,
The inviolable body stood sincere.
Dryden.
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.