enforceable
adj.adj. describing a rule or law that the police or courts can make people follow. If a contract is enforceable, it means it is legally valid and you must do what it says.
adj. capable of being compelled by law or physical force. Often describes legal instruments, such as contracts or mandates, that are valid and carry the weight of judicial authority.
The new speed limit is strictly enforceable by the local police.
The judge ruled that the non-compete clause was not enforceable because it was too broad and restricted the employee's right to work.
International treaties often face criticism for lacking an enforceable mechanism, as there is no global police force to ensure that sovereign nations adhere to the agreements they sign.
From enforce + -able.
Often follows a linking verb like 'be' or 'become', or modifies nouns like 'contract', 'agreement', or 'rule'.
the law is enforcefulthe law is enforceableLearners sometimes use the suffix '-ful' instead of '-able'; '-able' is the correct suffix for indicating that an action can be performed.