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

Experts warn that freely available, powerful AIs capable of finding software flaws will render safety guardrails unenforceable, rapidly spreading advanced hacking tools worldwide. — Craig S. Smith, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Bonta called it unenforceable and not credible, and Seilie feels that the inclusion of that promise from Ellison suggests Bonta wants Paramount-WBD to be legally committed to that output in some way and that negotiations are likely ongoing. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 14 July 2026

The state agency said clinic staffers had clients sign a personal injury waiver, which the commission said was unenforceable, against public policy and deceptive and dishonest. — Ashley Hiruko, ProPublica, 8 July 2026

Unwritten rules are traditions, not rules, and are unenforceable. — Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 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