Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Not able to be annulled, voided, or undone: Describes a right, claim, or title that is absolute and cannot be taken away, forfeited, or canceled under any circumstances.
   • Permanent and inalienable: Refers to something that is established as final and cannot be defeated or made void.

Usage

• The term "indefeasible" is primarily used in formal, legal, and philosophical contexts to describe rights, claims, or entitlements that are absolute.
• It is a strong, definitive adjective and is not typically used in casual conversation.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The constitution grants its citizens an indefeasible right to vote.
  • After fulfilling the contract terms, she had an indefeasible claim to the property.
  • An indefeasible title ensures the owner cannot be lawfully dispossessed.

Advanced Usage

• "Indefeasibly" (Adverb): In a manner that cannot be annulled or made void.
  • The right was indefeasibly vested in the heir.

Variants and Related Words

• Indefeasibility (Noun): The quality or state of being indefeasible.
  • The indefeasibility of the claim was upheld by the court.

Synonyms

• Inalienable: Incapable of being taken away or transferred.
• Absolute: Not limited or restricted; unconditional.
• Irrevocable: Not able to be changed, reversed, or recovered.

Antonyms

• Defeasible: Capable of being annulled, voided, or terminated.
• Voidable: Capable of being declared invalid.
• Revocable: Capable of being repealed or canceled.

Adjective

1. not liable to being annulled or voided or undone
   • an indefeasible right to freedom
   • an indefeasible claim to the title