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defunctive

/dɛfˈnʌktɪv/ adjective · British & US
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What does defunctive mean?

adjective

No longer in operation or use; obsolete. Having a function or purpose that is no longer valid or effective.

Example

"The defunctive policy was replaced by a new, more effective one."

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