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Inalienable: meaning, definitions and examples

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inalienable

 

[ ɪˈneɪ.lɪə.nə.bəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

legal rights

Inalienable refers to rights or properties that cannot be taken away or transferred from one person to another. Commonly used in legal contexts, it emphasizes the fundamental nature of certain rights that are inherent and cannot be surrendered.

Synonyms

absolute, indefeasible, unalienable

Examples of usage

  • The Declaration of Independence emphasizes inalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
  • Human rights are often described as inalienable, meaning they cannot be forfeited.
  • Many argue that access to healthcare is an inalienable right.

Translations

Translations of the word "inalienable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inalienável

🇮🇳 अविभाज्य

🇩🇪 unveräußerlich

🇮🇩 tak terpisahkan

🇺🇦 невідчужуваний

🇵🇱 nienaruszalny

🇯🇵 不可譲渡の

🇫🇷 inaliénable

🇪🇸 inalienable

🇹🇷 devredilemez

🇰🇷 양도할 수 없는

🇸🇦 غير قابل للتصرف

🇨🇿 neodcizitelný

🇸🇰 neodcuditeľný

🇨🇳 不可转让的

🇸🇮 neodtujljiv

🇮🇸 óframseljanlegur

🇰🇿 бөлінбейтін

🇬🇪 არასაკმარისი

🇦🇿 ayrılmaz

🇲🇽 inalienable

Etymology

The word 'inalienable' comes from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not', and 'alienable', which derives from the medieval Latin 'alienabilis', meaning 'that can be transferred', from 'alienare', which means 'to transfer ownership'. The term became more prominent in the 18th century, particularly in political discourse surrounding natural rights and the principles of governance associated with the Enlightenment. It has been used in key documents such as the United States Declaration of Independence, where it underscores the idea that certain rights are inherent to all individuals and cannot be rightfully surrendered or disclaimed.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,664, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.