Indefeasible

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Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdɪfiːzəbəl/

Definitions of indefeasible

adjective not capable of being annulled or voided; unassailable

Example Sentences

A1 The rules of the game are indefeasible and cannot be changed.

A2 She had an indefeasible right to the property according to the will.

B1 The contract contains an indefeasible clause that guarantees payment.

B2 His commitment to the project was indefeasible despite numerous setbacks.

C1 The judge ruled in favor of the plaintiff, stating that their claim was indefeasible.

C2 The company's reputation for quality and reliability is indefeasible in the industry.

Examples of indefeasible in a Sentence

formal The court ruled that her claim to the property was indefeasible.

informal She has an indefeasible right to the house since it was left to her in the will.

slang No one can take away his indefeasible ownership of that car.

figurative His love for her was so strong and indefeasible, nothing could ever break it.

Grammatical Forms of indefeasible

past tense

indefeasible

plural

indefeasibles

comparative

more indefeasible

superlative

most indefeasible

present tense

is indefeasible

future tense

will be indefeasible

perfect tense

has been indefeasible

continuous tense

is being indefeasible

singular

indefeasible

positive degree

indefeasible

infinitive

to be indefeasible

gerund

being indefeasible

participle

indefeasibly

Origin and Evolution of indefeasible

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'indefeasible' originated from Latin 'indefeasibilis' which is derived from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'defeasibilis' meaning 'able to be undone'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in legal contexts to describe rights or titles that cannot be annulled or voided, 'indefeasible' has evolved to also be used in a broader sense to describe something that is absolute, inviolable, or unchallengeable.