Alienable

/ˈeɪliənəbl/
adjective

Something that can be sold or given to someone else.

The property is alienable and can be transferred to the new owner.
Visual representation of "alienable" - Something that can be sold or given to someone else

Often appears as...

  • alienable property
  • alienable rights

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Formal

adjective

Something that can be sold or given to someone else.

The property is alienable and can be transferred to the new owner.
Visual representation of "alienable" - Something that can be sold or given to someone else

Often appears as...

  • alienable property
  • alienable rights

Usage tips

Formal

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Legal Context

Alienable is often used in legal documents or discussions about property rights and ownership.

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Upon her death, her alienable interest in the estate passed to her children.
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Ownership Transfer

Alienable indicates that an item, like property, can be legally transferred to another person.

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The farmer clarified that the land was alienable before entering into the sales agreement.
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Permission Implied

Using 'alienable' implies that there's permission or legal ability to give or sell an item.

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He ensured his assets were alienable by his heirs.
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