unwritten
adjective
un·writ·ten
ˌən-ˈri-tᵊn 
1
: not expressed in writing : oral, traditional
an unwritten rule
2
: containing no writing : blank
Examples of unwritten in a Sentence
They had an unwritten agreement.
an unwritten contract may not be enforceable
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Rajesh Rajagopalan, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
There is an unwritten civility contract girding every aspect of Canadian society.
—Chris Jones, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2025
All basketball coaches in this state enjoy the unwritten Texas Coaches’ Protection Plan that ensures job security a longer than in other parts of the country.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Mar. 2025
The Context While the U.S. Senate has traditionally adhered to an unwritten rule requiring business attire, enforcement has varied.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Unwritten.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwritten. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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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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