What is the difference between unalienable and inalienable rights?

Answer 1

The normal spelling is inalienable. I would advise against using unalienable. WHAT!??! There is a difference:

Unalienable is defined as - The state of a thing or right which cannot be sold. (Life & Liberty.) Black's Law Dictionary states it as something "incapable of being alienated, that is, sold or transferred.

Inalienable is defined as - things or rights which are not capable of being surrendered or transferred without the consent of the one possessing that thing or right.

Answer 2

Unalienable and inalienable rights basically refer to the same concept: rights that cannot be taken away or transferred. The terms are often used interchangeably and there is no significant difference between them. Both indicate fundamental rights that are inherent to individuals and cannot be infringed upon by others or the government.