Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
indefeasible
Adjective
in-dih-FEE-zuh-buhl
Definition
Something that cannot be undone or annulled; a quality of being unassailable or unalterable.
Examples
- The right to free speech is considered an indefeasible principle in democratic societies.
- His claim to the inheritance was deemed indefeasible by the court, leaving no room for appeal.
- Indefeasible contracts ensure that all parties are bound to their agreements in a permanent manner.
Meaning
The term indefeasible refers to the state of being secure and immune to challenge or revocation. It is often used in legal or philosophical contexts.
Synonyms
- Unassailable
- Irrevocable
- Unalterable
- Permanent
- Inviolable
