irrefragable
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- irrefragability noun
- irrefragableness noun
- irrefragably adverb
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
The argument was irrefragable, and the anathema was pronounced in spite of the protests of Pope Vigilius, who stubbornly refused to be convinced.
From Project Gutenberg
This principle, although true in a certain sense and within certain limits, is not to be proved irrefragable, as the basis of any theory should be.
From Project Gutenberg
Had not the means thus employed for the purpose been recorded and authenticated by the most irrefragable authorities, the sceptic might long pause before he would yield them credence.
From Project Gutenberg
And the King sets up no pretensions to any possessions, the right to which he cannot prove by irrefragable titles.”
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