infallibility

[ in-fal-uh-bil-i-tee ]

/ ɪnˌfæl əˈbɪl ɪ ti /

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noun

Sometimes in·fal·li·ble·ness . the quality of being infallible, or of being absolutely trustworthy: He believed in the infallibility of his leadership.

Roman Catholic Church. immunity from fallacy or liability to error in expounding matters of faith or morals by virtue of the promise made by Christ to the Church: papal infallibility.

Origin of infallibility

infallible + -ity

OTHER WORDS FROM infallibility

non·in·fal·li·bil·i·ty, nounnon·in·fal·li·ble·ness, noun

Words nearby infallibility

inextricably, Inez, inf, in fact, infallibilism, infallibility, infallibility, papal, infallible, infamize, infamous, infamy

Example sentences from the Web for infallibility

Think about that for a second if after the preceding paragraph you remain convinced of the infallibility of our system.
For Ricky Jackson, a Just Verdict—But 39 Years Too Late|Cliff Schecter|November 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It taught the infallibility of the Pope, and the divinity of the Virgin Mary.
The Bible Of Bibles;|Kersey Graves
They began to question his infallibility; and many felt in their hearts that religion was on the other side.
The War With Mexico, Volume I (of 2)|Justin H. Smith
His intelligence is the measure of his authority; and the perfection of knowledge would be the infallibility of conscience.
Sermons of Christmas Evans|Joseph Cross

Why should Infallibility seek help, which it cannot in the nature of things need?
Pilgrimage from the Alps to the Tiber|James Aitken Wylie
A plea for "philosophic doubt," for Professor Huxley's infallibility, is no longer necessary.
The Angel|Cyril Arthur Edward Ranger Gull