unwritten
adjective
un·writ·ten
ˌən-ˈri-tᵊn 
1
: not expressed in writing : oral, traditional
an unwritten rule
2
: containing no writing : blank
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Examples of unwritten in a Sentence
They had an unwritten agreement.
an unwritten contract may not be enforceable
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Studies show that unwritten workplace rules cause miscommunication and disconnection.
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Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
This Week in Politics: Melissa Brown and Vivian Jones break down the latest political developments this week, including a look at the unwritten rules being enforced at the Capitol, campaign fundraising for the U.S. Senate race and the latest on tax cut bills, among many other things.
—Amber Roberson, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
There are the obvious ones, like no littering or speeding (spoiler: you will get fined), but there are more than a few unwritten rules visitors should be aware of.
—Chloe Sachdev, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Dec. 2024
That’s a rough track record, and in the decades since, most campaigns have operated by an unwritten rule that says each film can have only one lead performance per gender.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 14 Dec. 2024
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Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
This Week in Politics: Melissa Brown and Vivian Jones break down the latest political developments this week, including a look at the unwritten rules being enforced at the Capitol, campaign fundraising for the U.S. Senate race and the latest on tax cut bills, among many other things.
—Amber Roberson, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
There are the obvious ones, like no littering or speeding (spoiler: you will get fined), but there are more than a few unwritten rules visitors should be aware of.
—Chloe Sachdev, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Dec. 2024
That’s a rough track record, and in the decades since, most campaigns have operated by an unwritten rule that says each film can have only one lead performance per gender.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Unwritten.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwritten. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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unwritten
adjective
un·writ·ten
ˌən-ˈrit-ᵊn
ˈən-
1
: not put in writing : oral, traditional
an unwritten law
2
: containing no writing : blank
unwritten pages
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