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.

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Word Description / Examples
enforceability

Describes if a contract or legal agreement can be upheld in a court of law. Often used in legal discussions about whether terms can be legally required.

  • The enforceability of this contract depends on several factors.
  • We need to review the enforceability of the new regulations.
validity

Refers to whether something is officially acceptable or recognized, often used in discussions about documents, contracts, and arguments. It can also refer to logical soundness.

  • The validity of the will is being contested in court.
  • We need to check the validity of their claims.
legality

Determines whether something is permitted under the law. This term is often used in legal contexts to question or confirm the legality of actions, processes, or documents.

  • The legality of the new policy is currently under review.
  • They questioned the legality of the search.
bindingness

Refers to the extent to which a promise, agreement, or contract is obligatory and must be honored. Commonly used when discussing commitments and obligations.

  • The bindingness of a verbal agreement can sometimes be questioned.
  • He appreciated the bindingness of their loyalty oath.

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.