die Unverletzlichkeit
Translation
inviolability, sanctity, integrity
Examples
Die Unverletzlichkeit der Person ist ein Grundrecht.
The inviolability of the person is a fundamental right.
Er betonte die Unverletzlichkeit der Grenzen.
He emphasized the inviolability of the borders.
Grammar Patterns
the inviolability ((of sth.)) the inviolability of... Die Unverletzlichkeit der Person ist ein Grundrecht.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Heiligkeit (sanctity), Integrität (integrity); Antonyms: Verletzlichkeit (vulnerability)
Etymology
Composed of un- (not) + verletzen (to injure/violate) + -lich (adjective suffix) + -keit (noun suffix). Literally, 'the state of being un-violatable'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'un-' (not) + 'verletz' (violate). It describes a state of being immune to violation.