Inviolate
(adjective)
- Not violated or disregarded, especially as regards laws, rules, or agreements.
- Not subjected to violence or injury, especially with respect to one's person or property.
- Not defiled, contaminated, or polluted.
Origin:
Late latin inviolatus, from latin in- + violare to violate.
Examples:
- The inviolate nature reserve was protected by strict laws and regulations.
- The inviolate temple was regarded as sacred by the local people.
- The inviolate rights of the individual were enshrined in the constitution.
- The inviolate city was untouched by the war and remained a haven of peace and prosperity.
- The inviolate mountain was regarded as a source of power and inspiration by the ancient people.