Unenforceable

adj

adj ·5 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Unable to be enforced.

    "A California law that ensures many gig workers are considered independent contractors, while affording them some limited benefits, is unconstitutional and unenforceable, a California Superior Court judge ruled Friday evening."

Adjective
  1. 1
    not enforceable; not capable of being brought about by compulsion wordnet

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"A California law that ensures many gig workers are considered independent contractors, while affording them some limited benefits, is unconstitutional and unenforceable, a California Superior Court judge ruled Friday evening."

Etymology

From un- + enforceable.

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