CEFR C1

enforceable

adjective

Meaning

Capable of being imposed or carried out by legal authority or by force.

Examples

The new regulations are not yet legally enforceable, so compliance is voluntary for now.
For an agreement to be enforceable, all parties must consent and there must be consideration.

Synonyms: binding, valid, compulsory, obligatory

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enforceable (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈfɔːrsəbəl/

Definition

Capable of being imposed or carried out by legal authority or by force.

Examples

The new regulations are not yet legally enforceable, so compliance is voluntary for now.
For an agreement to be enforceable, all parties must consent and there must be consideration.
Without a written contract, it can be difficult to prove that a verbal promise is enforceable in court.

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