C1adjectiveformallawpolitics
US/ɪnˈfɔːr.sə.bəl/
UK/ɪnˈfɔː.sə.bəl/
able to be made to happen or be obeyed, especially by using the law
In context
The contract is not enforceable because it was signed under pressure.
A rule is only useful if it is clear and enforceable.
Judges said the agreement was legally enforceable in all three countries.
Words that go with enforceable
adverb + adjective
- legally enforceableThe promise is legally enforceable.
adjective + noun
- enforceable contractOnly an enforceable contract protects both sides.
- enforceable agreementThey signed an enforceable agreement to share the costs.
- enforceable ruleA rule nobody follows is not an enforceable rule.
adjective + preposition
- enforceable in courtThe clause is enforceable in court.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The law is hard to enforceable.Correct: The law is hard to enforce.