Inalienable

/ɪˈneɪ.li.ən.ə.bəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Not transferable to another or not capable of being taken away; unable to be alienated.

The right to life is often considered an inalienable human right that cannot be surrendered.

Belonging to a person by nature; inherent.

Freedom of expression is an inalienable aspect of democracy.

Incapable of being transferred or renounced.

The constitution guarantees inalienable rights to all citizens.

Derived from the Latin 'inalienabilis', from 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'alienabilis' meaning 'transferable'.

inalienable rights

Rights that cannot be taken away or denied.

alienable

Capable of being transferred or taken away.

rights

Legal, social, or ethical principles of freedom or entitlement.

Something that is essential and non-negotiable.

My freedom to speak is inalienable, man!

A quality or aspect that can't be altered or removed.

My right to be myself is totally inalienable.