irrecusable
Definition
- Adjective:
- Not able to be refused or rejected: "irrecusable" describes something that cannot be avoided, declined, or dismissed, especially in formal or legal contexts. It applies to obligations, evidence, or arguments that are so compelling or authoritative that refusal is impossible.
Usage Examples
- (Evidence that could not be dismissed or rejected.)
- (An invitation that could not be politely declined.)
- (A clause that could not be refused or challenged.)
Advanced Usage
- "irrecusable duty": a responsibility that cannot be avoided.
- Military service was considered an irrecusable duty for all able-bodied citizens. (A duty that could not be refused.)
- "irrecusable logic": reasoning that is impossible to refute.
- The philosopher's irrecusable logic convinced even his strongest critics. (Logic that could not be rejected.)
Variants and Related Words
- Irrecusability (noun): the quality of being impossible to refuse or reject.
- The irrecusability of the subpoena forced the witness to testify. (The quality of being unavoidable.)
- Irrecusably (adverb): in a manner that cannot be refused or rejected.
- He was irrecusably required to appear before the committee. (In an unavoidable manner.)
Synonyms
- Unavoidable: impossible to avoid or evade.
- Irrefutable: impossible to disprove or deny (often used for arguments or evidence).
- Compulsory: required by law or rule; obligatory.
- Indisputable: beyond question or doubt.
Antonyms
- Recusable: able to be refused or rejected (rarely used, but logically opposite).
- Optional: available to be chosen but not obligatory.
- Refutable: able to be disproved or denied.
Related Idioms
- No room for refusal: a situation where refusal is not an option.
- The boss's demand left no room for refusal; it was irrecusable. (Absolutely necessary to comply.)
- Beyond challenge: something that cannot be contested.
- The evidence was beyond challenge — irrecusable in every sense. (Impossible to reject.)