Unalienable
(adjective)
Inalienable; not capable of being transferred, taken away, or denied.
Origin:
The word "unalienable" is derived from the prefix "un-" meaning "not" or "opposite of" and the verb "alienate" meaning "to transfer ownership of" or "to cause to become unfriendly or hostile". it is used to indicate that something cannot be transferred, taken away, or denied.
Examples:
- The Declaration of Independence states that all men are entitled to certain unalienable rights.
- The right to vote is an unalienable right of all citizens.
- His unalienable right to freedom of speech was upheld by the court.
- The unalienable right of privacy is protected by the constitution.
- The right to live is unalienable and cannot be taken away.