non-enforceability

[/ˌnɑːn.ɪnˌfɔːrsəˈbɪləti/]
nounpl: non-enforceabilities
inexequibilidade
1. The quality or state of being unable to be enforced or implemented by law or other means
The non-enforceability of the contract clause made it legally worthless.
A inexequibilidade da cláusula contratual a tornou legalmente sem valor.
2. The lack of legal power or authority to compel compliance with an agreement, judgment, or order
The court ruled on the non-enforceability of the international agreement due to jurisdictional issues.
O tribunal decidiu sobre a inexequibilidade do acordo internacional devido a questões de jurisdição.
3. A legal condition where a provision cannot be executed or made effective
The non-enforceability of the penalty clause was challenged in court.
A inexequibilidade da cláusula penal foi contestada em tribunal.
This term is primarily used in legal and contractual contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian legal practice, 'inexequibilidade' is a fundamental concept in civil law, particularly when discussing contract validity, administrative law, and judicial decisions. The concept is essential in international contract negotiations where enforceability across jurisdictions becomes critical.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
unenforceabilityunenforceable natureinability to enforcelack of enforceability
Antonyms / Antônimos
enforceabilityenforceablenessexecutability

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
inexequibilidade
Standard legal term used in Brazilian law and courts
São Paulo
falta de exequibilidade
Alternative phrasing common in São Paulo legal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
inexequibilidade
Standard usage consistent with national legal terminology
Portugal
inexequibilidade
Same term used in Portuguese legal system; sometimes 'não-executoriedade'

Related Words

enforceenforceableenforcementlegal validitycontractual obligationjudgment enforcement

Related Idioms & Phrases

void for non-enforceability
render unenforceable
clause of non-enforceability
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