Unalienable vs. Inalienable — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Unalienable and Inalienable
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Definitions
Unalienable
Not to be separated, given away, or taken away; inalienable
"All of them ... claim unalienable dignity as individuals" (Garrison Keillor).
Inalienable
That cannot be transferred to another or others
Inalienable rights.
Unalienable
Not alienable.
Inalienable
Incapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred to another; not alienable.
An inalienable right is a right that cannot be given away
Unalienable
Inalienable; as, unalienable rights.
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Inalienable
(grammar) Of or pertaining to a noun belonging to a special class in which the possessive construction differs from the norm, especially for particular familial relationships and body parts.
Unalienable
Incapable of being repudiated or transferred to another;
Endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights
Inalienable
Incapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred to another; not alienable; as, in inalienable birthright.
Inalienable
Incapable of being repudiated or transferred to another;
Endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights
Inalienable
Not subject to forfeiture;
An unforfeitable right
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