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Unalienable

Adjective: unable to be taken away or denied.

Synonyms: inalienable, absolute, inviolable, inherent, natural.

Antonyms: alienable, revocable, forfeitable, surrenderable, transferable.

Sense 1: (Rights) Referring to fundamental rights that cannot be transferred or removed.

Example Sentence: In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson emphasized the unalienable right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Sense 2: (Property) Pertaining to possessions or assets that cannot be transferred or sold.

Example Sentence: The family heirlooms were considered unalienable and could only be passed down to the next generation.

Local Usage: In certain local dialects or regions, "unalienable" might be used informally to indicate an individual's distinct personality or unique qualities.

Example Sentence: He is a true New Yorker, with his unalienable humor and charisma.

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