irrefragable
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adjective
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Etymology
Origin of irrefragable
First recorded in 1525–35; from Late Latin irrefragābilis, equivalent to Latin ir- ir- 2 + refragā(rī) “to resist, oppose” + -bilis -ble
Example Sentences
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“Scarcity would always be the irrefragable regulatory device that — along with religion and moral dogma — would keep the youth in line with certain expectations,” Slater notes.
From Salon ● Feb. 16, 2013
The first woman to occupy that distinguished position, with velvet-gloved but irrefragable finesse.
From Time Magazine Archive
"His Royal Grace is right," said the queen, on a sudden; "these points are irrefragable, and the advice was and is good."
From The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. by Henryk Sienkiewicz
In proof of this assertion he submits to the consideration of the reader a mass of irrefragable authority, and indisputable historical incidents.
From Monks, Popes, and their Political Intrigues by John Alberger
They are the results of the free-will, irrefragable, and will take care of themselves sufficiently, if not cruelly snubbed, but tenderly respected.
From Education in The Home, The Kindergarten, and The Primary School by Elizabeth P. (Palmer) Peabody
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