Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

unenforceable

adjective

ˌʌnɪnˈfɔːrsəbl

Definition

Not able to be enforced or upheld; lacking the ability to be executed or put into effect.

Examples

The contract was found to be unenforceable because it violated local laws.
Many clauses in the agreement were deemed unenforceable in the court ruling.
Though they made several promises, the commitments were ultimately unenforceable.

Meaning

The term ‘unenforceable’ refers to agreements, laws, or regulations that cannot be enforced in a court of law. This can occur due to a lack of legal validity or existence of certain conditions that render it ineffective.