adj
Freq #271824
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adj
especially in law, not capable of being annulled, defeated, or made void
The charter described freedom of conscience as an indefeasible right.
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indefeasibly
Etymology
Formed from in- ("not") + defeasible ("capable of being annulled or defeated"). Defeasible belongs to the legal family of defease, from Anglo-French forms meaning "to undo" or "make void."