unforfeitable

Thân thiện

The contract guarantees an unforfeitable right to the property.

Definition

Adjective: * Not subject to forfeiture; incapable of being forfeited or lost. This describes a right, privilege, or asset that is guaranteed and cannot be taken away as a penalty or consequence.

Usage

The word "unforfeitable" is a formal and legal term. It is primarily used to describe rights, benefits, or claims that are protected and cannot be forfeited under any circumstances stipulated by law or contract. * It modifies a noun to indicate that noun's permanent and secure status. * It is often used in legal documents, contracts, and discussions about pensions, insurance, and employee benefits.

Examples

• The court ruled that the pension benefits were unforfeitable upon the employee's retirement.
• Certain constitutional rights are considered unforfeitable, even if a citizen is convicted of a crime.
• The contract includes an unforfeitable clause ensuring the down payment is retained by the seller if the buyer withdraws.

Advanced Usage

• "Vested and unforfeitable": A common pairing in benefit law, meaning the right has been earned and is now secure and cannot be lost.
  • After ten years of service, her retirement account became fully vested and unforfeitable.

Variants and Related Words

• Forfeitable (adj): Capable of being forfeited or lost as a penalty.
  • The bonus is forfeitable if the employee leaves before the year ends.
• Forfeit (verb/noun): To lose or give up as a penalty; the thing that is lost.
• Nonforfeitable: A synonym with identical meaning to "unforfeitable," often used interchangeably.

Synonyms

• Inalienable
• Nonforfeitable
• Imprescriptible (in legal contexts)
• Guaranteed

Antonyms

• Forfeitable
• Revocable
• Conditional

Học thuật

Adjective

1. not subject to forfeiture
   • an unforfeitable right

Từ đồng nghĩa

• inalienable