unenforced

/ ˌʌnɪnˈfɔːst /

adjective

It is unfortunate to pass laws that remain unenforced on account of their unpopularity.

The State put in no appearance, the acts were pronounced void, and the decision went unenforced.

The failure of America to rise into the expert level is due to our unenforced higher education.

Statute books are heavily cumbered with laws that are unenforced because public opinion goes counter to them.

On the other hand, the inner sanction, unenforced by any objective form of obligation, has won some big victories.

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