nontransferable

adjective

Meaning

Incapable of being passed, assigned, or legally moved from one person or entity to another.

Examples

Most airline tickets sold at a discount are strictly nontransferable.
The scholarship is nontransferable, so it cannot be used at a different university.

Synonyms: personal, fixed, non-assignable, inalienable

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nontransferable

adjective

Pronunciation: ˌnɒntrænsˈfɜːrəbl

Also written: non-transferable. Same meaning; acceptable spelling variants.

Definition

Incapable of being passed, assigned, or legally moved from one person or entity to another.

Examples

Most airline tickets sold at a discount are strictly nontransferable.
The scholarship is nontransferable, so it cannot be used at a different university.
Security passes for the event are nontransferable and must be presented with a valid photo ID.

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