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unassailable

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Unable to be attacked, questioned, or defeated; beyond doubt or dispute.

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Her research was based on unassailable evidence.

The champion built an unassailable lead in the final round.

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Derives from 'assail' (to attack), so it literally means 'not able to be assailed.'

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