unenumerated

The list of unenumerated rights is long.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Not listed or counted individually: "unenumerated" describes something that has not been explicitly listed, counted, or named one by one.
   • Not specified in a formal list: In legal or formal contexts, it refers to rights, items, or concepts that are not explicitly stated in a written document or enumeration.

Usage Examples

• (Rights that are not explicitly listed in the document are still protected.)
• (The minor expenses were not listed individually.)
• (Duties not explicitly written down are still understood to exist.)

Advanced Usage

• "unenumerated powers": In U.S. constitutional law, powers not specifically listed in the Constitution but implied by the necessary and proper clause.

  • The federal government exercises some unenumerated powers through implied authority. (Powers not explicitly granted by the Constitution are still exercised under implied authority.)

• "unenumerated rights": Legal rights that are not explicitly mentioned in a bill of rights or constitution but are considered fundamental.

  • The Ninth Amendment protects unenumerated rights retained by the people. (Rights not listed in the Constitution are still held by individuals.)

Variants and Related Words

• Enumerate (verb): to list or count one by one.
  • The clerk will enumerate all items in the inventory. (The clerk will list each item individually.)
• Enumeration (noun): the act of listing or counting items.
  • An enumeration of the participants was completed before the meeting. (A list of participants was made.)
• Numerate (verb): to count or reckon.
  • The students learned to numerate objects in math class. (The students practiced counting objects.)

Synonyms

• Unlisted: not included in a list.
• Uncounted: not counted or tallied.
• Unspecified: not stated explicitly.
• Implied: suggested but not directly expressed.

Related Idioms

• Not spelled out: not explained or listed in detail.
  • The rules were not spelled out, leaving some unenumerated expectations. (The rules were not listed in detail.)
• Left to inference: not stated directly but understood by implication.
  • Some responsibilities are left to inference and remain unenumerated. (Responsibilities are understood without being listed.)

Phrasal Verbs

• Leave out: to omit or not include.
  • The contract left out several unenumerated details. (The contract omitted details that were not listed.)
• Count in (opposite): to include in a list.
  • Make sure to count in all expenses; nothing should remain unenumerated. (Ensure all expenses are listed.)