Enforceable Meaning
/ɛˈnfɔrsəbəl/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
Listen pronunciation
Definition
adjCapable of being enforced.
Sentence Examples
The new law was enforceable immediately.
The contract was enforceable in court.
The contract is legally enforceable in a court of law.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms:
None
Antonyms:
CEFR Practice Quiz
The contract is legally ____ in any federal court of law.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The contract is legally ____ and both parties must follow its rules.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English enforce Proto-Indo-European *-tḗr Proto-Indo-European *-dʰlom Proto-Indo-European *-dʰlis Proto-Italic *-ðlis Latin -bilis Latin -ābilis Old French -ablebor. Middle English -able English -able English enforceable From enforce + -able.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"President Biden is seriously considering legislative proposals that would dramatically alter the Supreme Court, including imposing term limits and an enforceable code of ethics on the justices, according to a person familiar with the ongoing discussions."
— 2024 July 16, Michael D. Shear, “Biden Considers Pushing for Major Changes to the Supreme Court”, in The New York Times:
Explore More C1 Vocabulary Words
CEFR Practice Quiz
The contract is legally ____ in any federal court of law.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The contract is legally ____ and both parties must follow its rules.