alienable Definition
able to be transferred or sold to another person, especially with the right to own and use it.
Using alienable: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "alienable" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The land was deemed alienable and could be sold to anyone.
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Intellectual property rights are generally considered alienable.
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The company's assets were all alienable and could be sold off to pay its debts.
alienable Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for alienable
Antonyms for alienable
- inalienable
- nontransferable
Origins of alienable
from Old French 'alienable', from Latin 'alienare', meaning 'to transfer'
Summary: alienable in Brief
The term 'alienable' [ˈeɪliənəbl] refers to something that can be transferred or sold to another person, especially with the right to own and use it. It is often used in legal contexts, such as property rights and assets. 'Alienable' is the opposite of 'inalienable,' which means something cannot be transferred or sold. Synonyms include 'transferable,' 'conveyable,' and 'sellable.'
