alienabilities
|al-i-en-a-bil-i-ties|
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/ˌeɪliənəˈbɪlɪtiz/
(alienability)
transferable ownership
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alienability' originates from the Latin word 'alienare,' where 'alien-' meant 'other' or 'foreign.'
Historical Evolution
'alienare' transformed into the French word 'aliener,' and eventually became the modern English word 'alienate,' from which 'alienability' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make something foreign or to transfer ownership,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being alienable; the capacity to be transferred to another's ownership.
The alienability of property is a key concept in real estate law.
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Last updated: 2025/06/21 13:06