unenforceable

CEFRB2

/ˌʌnɛˈnfɔrsəbəl/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Impossible to make people obey or carry out legally.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Unable to be enforced.

Examples

  • An unenforceable law is one that cannot be effectively applied.

  • The contract was declared unenforceable due to a technical error.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Deep Dive

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In context

  • The lawyer argued that the contract was legally unenforceable.

  • A California law that ensures many gig workers are considered independent contractors, while affording them some limited benefits, is unconstitutional and unenforceable, a California Superior Court judge ruled Friday evening.

Antonyms

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Origin

adjective

From un- + enforceable.