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unenforceability

en·force
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [en-fawrs, -fohrs]
    • /ɛnˈfɔrs, -ˈfoʊrs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [en-fawrs, -fohrs]
    • /ɛnˈfɔrs, -ˈfoʊrs/

Definitions of unenforceability word

  • verb with object unenforceability to put or keep in force; compel obedience to: to enforce a rule; Traffic laws will be strictly enforced. 1
  • verb with object unenforceability to obtain (payment, obedience, etc.) by force or compulsion. 1
  • verb with object unenforceability to impose (a course of action) upon a person: The doctor enforced a strict dietary regimen. 1
  • verb with object unenforceability to support (a demand, claim, etc.) by force: to enforce one's rights as a citizen. 1
  • verb with object unenforceability to impress or urge (an argument, contention, etc.) forcibly; lay stress upon: He enforced his argument by adding details. 1

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Origin of unenforceability

First appearance:

before 1275
One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English enforcen < Anglo-French enforcer, Old French enforcier, enforc(ir), equivalent to en- en-1 + forci(e)r to force

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Parts of speech for Unenforceability

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

unenforceability popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

unenforceability usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for unenforceability

noun unenforceability

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