Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
unalienable
adjective
ˌʌnˈeɪlɪnəbl
Definition
Not transferable to another; incapable of being taken away or denied.
Examples
- Everyone is entitled to unalienable rights that cannot be taken away.
- The Declaration of Independence emphasizes the unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Meaning
Referring to rights that are inherent and cannot be surrendered or transferred to another person.
Synonyms
- inalienable
- indefeasible
- non-transferable
