Enforceability: meaning, definitions and examples

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enforceability

 

[ ɪnˌfɔːrsəˈbɪlɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal term

The quality or state of being enforceable, typically referring to the ability to legally compel someone to adhere to a contract or law.

Synonyms

bindingness, legality, validity

Examples of usage

  • The enforceability of the contract was questioned due to certain ambiguous clauses.
  • The court upheld the enforceability of the new regulations.
  • It is essential to ensure the enforceability of the terms and conditions.
  • The enforceability of the law depends on various factors.
  • Enforceability is a key consideration in drafting legal documents.

Translations

Translations of the word "enforceability" in other languages:

🇵🇹 exequibilidade

🇮🇳 प्रवर्तनीयता

🇩🇪 Durchsetzbarkeit

🇮🇩 keterlaksanaan

🇺🇦 здійсненність

🇵🇱 wykonalność

🇯🇵 強制執行可能性

🇫🇷 applicabilité

🇪🇸 ejecutabilidad

🇹🇷 uygulanabilirlik

🇰🇷 집행 가능성

🇸🇦 قابلية التنفيذ

🇨🇿 vykonatelnost

🇸🇰 vykonateľnosť

🇨🇳 可执行性

🇸🇮 izvršljivost

🇮🇸 framkvæmanleiki

🇰🇿 қолданушылық

🇬🇪 აღსრულებადობა

🇦🇿 icra edilə bilənlik

🇲🇽 ejecutabilidad

Etymology

The word 'enforceability' is a modern legal term derived from the verb 'enforce,' which has its roots in Old French and Latin. The concept of enforceability has been essential in legal systems for centuries, ensuring the validity and binding nature of contracts, laws, and regulations. As societies evolved and legal frameworks developed, the notion of enforceability became increasingly significant in maintaining order and justice.

See also: enforceable, enforcement, enforcer.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,037, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.