non-surrenderable
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/nɒn-səˈrɛndərəbl/
(surrender)
yielding control
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-surrenderable' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'surrenderable', which comes from 'surrender', meaning 'to give up'.
Historical Evolution
'surrenderable' changed from the Old French word 'surrendre' and eventually became the modern English word 'surrender'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'surrender' meant 'to give up or yield', and 'non-surrenderable' evolved to mean 'not capable of being given up'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not capable of being surrendered or given up.
The rights outlined in the contract are non-surrenderable.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42