unenforceable

adjective

un·​en·​force·​able ˌən-in-ˈfȯr-sə-bəl 

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: unable to be enforced : not enforceable

an unenforceable law/contract

Examples of unenforceable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This weak deal contains nothing but unenforceable, empty Paramount promises. — David Folkenflik, NPR, 21 Sep. 2026

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable under applicable local consumer law, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect. — Mathieu Clavie, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

But if Washington wants to make New York’s tax unenforceable, the most plausible legal route is going to run through Congress. — Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Senator Durbin, who's the top Democrat on Judiciary, said these new clarifications-they're unenforceable. — CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unenforceable

• enforceable
• forcible

Legal Definition

unenforceable

adjective

un·​en·​force·​able

ˌən-in-ˈfȯr-sə-bəl

: not enforceable in a court

unenforceability

-ˌfȯr-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē

noun