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Enforceable

Verb / eˈnfɔ:rsʌbʌl / Another word for enforceable — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

able to be enforced; capable of being put into effect by a legal or authoritative action

Synonyms & similar words

unenforceable valid binding legal actionable executable forceful efficacious implementable imposable impressible obligatory operable practicable prescriptive prosecutable punchy punishable strict supportable sustainable

Example sentences

  1. The court decided that the contract was enforceable.
  2. The law is enforceable by the police.
  3. The government made the new regulations enforceable with fines.
  4. The company had to make its policies enforceable to avoid lawsuits.
  5. The agreement was not enforceable because it was not signed by all parties involved.

Quotes

  • It is not enough to merely have an enforceable law. The law must be enforced. - Barack Obama
  • In a democracy, the enforcement of the law is more important than the making of the law. - Thomas B. Reed
  • The best way to get a bad law repealed is to enforce it strictly. - Abraham Lincoln

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