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inviolate

in·vi·o·late [ in v ələt ]

adjective

Definition:

1. unaltered: not subject to change, damage, or destruction

2. kept pure: kept pure, untouched, or unblemished

[15th century. < Latin inviolatus< violat-, past participle of violare "injure, treat violently"]

in·vi·o·la·cy [ in v ələssee ] noun

in·vi·o·late·ly adverb

in·vi·o·late·ness noun

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