\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.