Indefeasibly: meaning, definitions and examples
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indefeasibly
[ ˌɪndɪˈfiːzəblɪ ]
legal term
Indefeasibly means something that cannot be annulled, made void, or undone. It is often used in legal contexts to describe rights, titles, or claims that are secure and cannot be defeated or challenged.
Synonyms
inalienably, irrevocably, unconditionally
Examples of usage
- The property was held indefeasibly by the original owner.
- Her indefeasibly claimed rights were recognized by the court.
- The contract provided an indefeasible obligation for both parties.
Translations
Translations of the word "indefeasibly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 indefensável
🇮🇳 अविचलित
🇩🇪 unwiderruflich
🇮🇩 tak terbantahkan
🇺🇦 незаперечно
🇵🇱 nieważny
🇯🇵 否定できない
🇫🇷 irrévocable
🇪🇸 irrevocable
🇹🇷 iptal edilemez
🇰🇷 무효가 아닌
🇸🇦 غير قابل للنقض
🇨🇿 neodvolatelný
🇸🇰 neodvolateľný
🇨🇳 不可撤销的
🇸🇮 nepreklicen
🇮🇸 óafturkræfinn
🇰🇿 қабылданбайтын
🇬🇪 არაჩამშვენილი
🇦🇿 dəyişdirilməz
🇲🇽 irrevocable
Etymology
The term 'indefeasibly' originates from the Latin word 'defasare' which means 'to annul or make void'. The prefix 'in-' denotes negation, while 'defeasible' comes from 'defeasable', meaning capable of being annulled. This word entered the English language through legal contexts, primarily during the late Middle Ages, when property law was becoming more sophisticated and precise. Essentially, it has been adopted into legal terminology to signify rights and titles that are not subject to being invalidated, resonating in property law, contract law, and similar fields. The use of the term has persisted due to the increasing complexity of legal frameworks and the necessity for clear and unambiguous legal terminology.