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INALIENABLE
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Incapable of being repudiated or transferred to another
Example:
endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights
Synonyms:
inalienable; unalienable
Classified under:
Similar:
absolute; infrangible; inviolable (not capable of being violated or infringed)
non-negotiable (cannot be bought or sold)
nontransferable; unassignable; untransferable (incapable of being transferred)
Also:
intrinsic; intrinsical (belonging to a thing by its very nature)
Antonym:
alienable (transferable to another owner)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Not subject to forfeiture
Example:
an unforfeitable right
Synonyms:
inalienable; unforfeitable
Classified under:
Similar:
indefeasible (not liable to being annulled or voided or undone)
