indivisibility
in-duh-viz-uh-BIL-uh-tee
Definition
The quality of being unable to be divided or separated into smaller parts; specifically in this context, the state of a nation's territory remaining whole and unified.
Etymology
The word is derived from the Latin 'indivisibilis,' meaning 'not divisible,' which combines the prefix 'in-' (not) with 'dividere' (to divide). It entered English in the late 14th century to describe things that are incapable of being split.
In the news
The article uses this term to describe a constitutional requirement for the Ukrainian state to protect its territorial integrity. It is cited as a reason why focus must remain on national defense rather than potentially destabilizing electoral processes.
Why holding elections now may not be the best safeguard for Ukrainian democracy
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