Enforcibility

/ɪnˌfɔrsəˈbɪləti/ noun

Definition

The quality of being able to be enforced; a legal term for whether a rule, law, or contract can actually be made binding and followed.

Etymology

An alternative form of 'enforceability,' created with the suffix '-ibility' instead of '-ability.' Both forms mean essentially the same thing, though '-ability' is more common in modern English.

Kelly Says

Legal documents use 'enforceability' and 'enforcibility' somewhat interchangeably, but lawyers have been gently moving away from '-ibility' toward '-ability' in modern writing. Some words show us how English is constantly evolving and refining itself.

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