in fallibility

in·fal·li·bil·i·ty

[in-fal-uh-bil-i-tee]
noun
1.
Sometimes, in·fal·li·ble·ness. the quality of being infallible, or of being absolutely trustworthy: He believed in the infallibility of his leadership.
2.
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:
infallible + -ity

non·in·fal·li·bil·i·ty, noun
non·in·fal·li·ble·ness, noun
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infallible (ɪnˈfæləbəl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  not fallible; not liable to error
2.  not liable to failure; certain; sure: an infallible cure
3.  completely dependable or trustworthy
 
n
4.  a person or thing that is incapable of error or failure
 
infalli'bility
 
n
 
in'fallibleness
 
n
 
in'fallibly
 
adv

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