unenforced

(ˌʌnɪnˈfɔːst)

adj

(of a law, decision, etc) not having been imposed or enforced

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Adj.

unenforced - not enforced; not compelled especially by legal or police action; "too many unenforced laws can breed contempt for law"

enforced, implemented - forced or compelled or put in force; "a life of enforced inactivity"; "enforced obedience"

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The mighty cork trees, unenforced save of their own courtesy, shed the broad light bark that served at first to roof the houses supported by rude stakes, a protection against the inclemency of heaven alone.

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26 Williams got off to a good start in the first set winning the first game, but an array of unenforced errors led to her being pegged back by the No.

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