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unenforceable

en·force
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [en-fawrs, -fohrs]
    • /ɛnˈfɔrs, -ˈfoʊrs/
    • /ˌʌn.ɪnˈfɔː.sə.bl̩/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [en-fawrs, -fohrs]
    • /ɛnˈfɔrs, -ˈfoʊrs/

Definitions of unenforceable word

  • verb with object unenforceable to put or keep in force; compel obedience to: to enforce a rule; Traffic laws will be strictly enforced. 1
  • verb with object unenforceable to obtain (payment, obedience, etc.) by force or compulsion. 1
  • verb with object unenforceable to impose (a course of action) upon a person: The doctor enforced a strict dietary regimen. 1
  • verb with object unenforceable to support (a demand, claim, etc.) by force: to enforce one's rights as a citizen. 1
  • verb with object unenforceable to impress or urge (an argument, contention, etc.) forcibly; lay stress upon: He enforced his argument by adding details. 1
  • adjective unenforceable not able to be imposed or enforced 0
See all 6 definitions of unenforceable

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Origin of unenforceable

First appearance:

before 1275
One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English enforcen < Anglo-French enforcer, Old French enforcier, enforc(ir), equivalent to en- en-1 + forci(e)r to force

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Parts of speech for Unenforceable

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Unenforceable

unenforceable popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

unenforceable usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for unenforceable

adj unenforceable

  • in-effective — not effective; not producing results; ineffectual: ineffective efforts; ineffective remedies.

adjective unenforceable

  • avoided — to keep away from; keep clear of; shun: to avoid a person; to avoid taxes; to avoid danger.
  • forceless — Without force.
  • invalid — an infirm or sickly person.
  • negated — Nullify; make ineffective.
  • nullified — to render or declare legally void or inoperative: to nullify a contract.
All 6 Synonyms of unenforceable

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Related words

  • gentlemen's agreement

    an agreement that, although unenforceable at law, is binding as a matter of personal honor.

  • imperfect

    not perfect; lacking completeness: imperfect knowledge.
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