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Impracticability

Definition:

The state or quality of being impracticable, meaning not capable of being accomplished or carried out successfully due to various constraints or difficulties.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

1. Legal Sense:

In legal contexts, impracticability refers to a defense argument used when the performance of a contractual obligation becomes unfeasible, often due to unforeseen or uncontrollable circumstances.

Example sentence: The company invoked impracticability as a defense, stating that the sudden shortage of raw materials made fulfilling the contract impossible.

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2. Practicality Sense:

In general usage, impracticability describes the state of being unrealistic, unworkable, or infeasible in practical terms.

Example sentence: While the idea of building a floating city seems fascinating, the engineering challenges and financial requirements render it a concept of impracticability.

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