alienability
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/ˌeɪliəˈnæbɪlɪti/
(alienable)
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 'alienable' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make another's,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'capable of being transferred to another.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being alienable, or capable of being sold or transferred to another.
The alienability of property is a key concept in real estate law.
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Last updated: 2025/06/21 12:51