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Definition of unalienably

unalienably

/ʌnˈeɪ.li.ə.nə.bli/
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Adjective:unalienable
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• adverb

1

In a manner that cannot be taken away, surrendered, or transferred to another; inherently and permanently.

Example

"The constitutional scholars argued that certain fundamental liberties belong unalienably to every citizen."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While "inalienably" and "unalienably" are interchangeable in meaning, "inalienably" is standard in modern legal and general English, whereas "unalienably" is primarily retained in historical contexts echoing the US Declaration of Independence.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unalienably. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unalienably
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