Unreleasable

The adjective 'unreleasable' describes something that cannot be freed, distributed, or made available to the public or a specific recipient. It implies a legal, ethical, or practical impediment preventing the release or dissemination of the subject. This restriction can stem from numerous factors, including legal constraints, safety concerns, confidentiality agreements, or ongoing investigations. The concept applies broadly, encompassing materials, individuals, animals, information, and software. The consequence is a denial of access or freedom, emphasizing a condition of retention or confinement based on external limitations.

Unreleasable meaning with examples

• The evidence collected at the crime scene was deemed unreleasable by the police due to the ongoing investigation and the privacy concerns of the victims and suspects involved. Any premature release could compromise the prosecution's case and lead to a miscarriage of justice. Public disclosure would be considered irresponsible.
• After the devastating oil spill, the injured wildlife, including several oiled seabirds, was considered unreleasable. Veterinarians determined the birds would likely suffer long-term effects and had to be permanently cared for or euthanized to prevent further suffering, preventing the release of the birds back to the wild.
• The classified government documents relating to national security protocols are considered unreleasable to the public, and even to some government officials. Their sensitivity meant exposure of contents could threaten current and future safety, so the government deemed the documents to be protected.
• The software code, protected by intellectual property rights and containing proprietary algorithms, was deemed unreleasable to any external developers. The company's core competitive advantage, the development was, and would remain, a protected asset that remained secret.
• Because of their extremely violent past, the prisoner who was considered to be unreleasable, the man was permanently confined. Due to the violent acts, he had to be put on a suicide watch and was never to be a free man, for society's safety.