Inalienable

Definition

Inalienable rights are freedoms and liberties that cannot be taken away or transferred from a person. They are inherent to every individual and recognized under constitutions to ensure the protection of personal freedoms.

Related terms

Human Rights:

Fundamental rights believed to belong justifiably to every person, such as freedom of speech and religion.

Constitution:

A system of fundamental principles according to which a state or organization is governed, often outlining the rights of individuals.

Liberty:

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views