BusinessAugust 12, 2026

enforceability

in-for-suh-BIL-uh-tee

Definition

The legal validity or capacity of an agreement or claim to be upheld and executed through a court of law.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'enforce,' which stems from the Old French 'enforcer,' combining the prefix 'en-' (in) and 'force' (strength). The suffix '-ability' indicates the quality or state of being able to be done.

In the news

In the article, the author mentions the enforceability of legal claims against tokenized assets as a potential risk factor that investors must consider.

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