enforceable
enforceable
/ɛn ˈfɔr sə bəl/
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Definition(s):
- (adj) capable of being enforced
Usage(s):
- But others fear that an enforceable climate agreement is still a long ways off, due in no small part to the enduring differences between developed and developing countries.
- Compare that to the political complexity and the economic unknowns associated with a meaningful and enforceable global climate accord.
Quotes
- Harman attacked Goodwin on the Andrew Marr programme, saying: "It might be enforceable in a court of law, this [pension] contract, but it is not enforceable in the court of public opinion, and that is where the government steps in. Sir Fred Goodwin...on Mar 1, 2009 By: Harriet Harman Source: guardian.co.uk
- "While these all are positive steps, unfortunately the current draft order falls short of including (all of the) tailored and enforceable conditions, with meaningful implementation deadlines, that consumer groups, other companies, and Google have...on Jul 20, 2007 By: Eric Schmidt Source: Reuters.uk
- "A strictly enforceable downer ban will eliminate confusion and move the ball forward on food safety and humane standards," said Sen. Herb Kohl, D-Wis., who chairs the Appropriations agriculture subcommittee.on Feb 18, 2008 By: Herb Kohl Source: Wilkes Barre Times-Leader
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