26984 words

unwritten

4 definitions • 3 examples
1
Something that is unwritten does not exist in a written or printed form:

Examples:

an unwritten constitution
2
An unwritten rule or law does not exist officially but people generally accept and obey it:

Examples:

There's an unwritten rule that you don't wear jeans to work.
3
not written
4
An unwritten law/rule is one that does not exist officially, but which people generally accept and obey:

Examples:

There’s an unwritten rule at work that you don’t wear jeans.

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