Unsound
/ˌʌnˈsaʊnd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Not legally valid, reliable, or acceptable.
The contract was declared unsound due to missing signatures.
- (adj.) Financially unstable or insolvent.
The bank was found to be unsound after the audit.
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Commentary
Often used in legal contexts to describe contracts or financial conditions lacking enforceability or stability.
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