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Word: Enforceable

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: "Enforceable" means that something can be made to happen or can be forced to be followed. It often refers to laws, rules, contracts, or agreements that can be legally demanded or upheld.

Usage Instructions:
  • Use "enforceable" when talking about rules, contracts, or laws that can be applied or acted upon.
  • It typically describes situations where authority can ensure compliance.
Example Sentence:
  • "The contract is enforceable in court, meaning that if one party breaks it, the other can take legal action to ensure it is followed."
Advanced Usage:
  • In legal contexts, "enforceable" often appears in phrases like "enforceable agreement" or "enforceable law," indicating that these documents or rules have the power of law behind them.
Word Variants:
  • Enforce (verb): To make sure that something happens or is followed. For example, "The police enforce the law."
  • Enforcement (noun): The act of making sure laws or rules are followed. For example, "Law enforcement agencies work to keep the peace."
Different Meanings:
  • While "enforceable" primarily relates to legal contexts, it can also be used more generally to describe any rule or standard that can be upheld or maintained, such as workplace policies.
Synonyms:
  • Applicable
  • Implementable
  • Executable
  • Binding
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:
  • Although there may not be specific idioms directly related to "enforceable," you can use the phrase "to put into effect," which means to make something enforceable or to start applying a rule or law.
Summary:

In summary, "enforceable" is an important term, especially in legal and formal contexts.

Adjective
  1. capable of being enforced

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