Unenforceability
/ˌʌnɪnˌfɔːrsəˈbɪləti/
Definitions
- (n.) The quality or state of a contract, agreement, or legal obligation being incapable of being enforced by a court of law.
The unenforceability of the contract stemmed from its illegal terms.
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Commentary
Unenforceability indicates a legal defect that prevents judicial enforcement without necessarily voiding the contract itself; drafting should clarify conditions triggering enforceability or its lack.
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