Definition for IN-DEL'I-BLE

IN-DEL'I-BLE, a. [Fr. indelebile; L. indelebilis; in and delebilis, from deleo, to blot out.]

  1. Not to be blotted out; that can not be effaced or canceled; as, indelible letters or characters. Indelible ink is such as can not be taken out of paper or cloth, or not by ordinary means.
  2. Not to be annulled. They are endued with indelible power from above, to feed and govern this household. [Unusual.] Sprat.
  3. That can not be effaced or lost; as impressions on the mind may be indelible; reproach or stain on reputation may be indelible.

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