1. the quality or state of being unable to be taken away, transferred, or surrendered; the condition of being inherent and inseparable from a person or thing
Usage: often used in legal and philosophical contexts; frequently appears in discussions of human rights and constitutional law

Examples

• The Declaration of Independence asserts the inalienability of certain human rights.
• The inalienability of freedom of speech is a cornerstone of democratic societies.
• Legal scholars debate the inalienability of property rights in different jurisdictions.
• The Constitution protects the inalienability of citizens' fundamental liberties.
• Philosophers argue about the inalienability of human dignity across all cultures.
• The inalienability of voting rights ensures that citizens cannot be permanently disenfranchised.
• Some argue for the inalienability of the right to life in all circumstances.