in·op·er·a·tive 
/ɪnˈɑ:pərətɪv/ adjective
/ɪnˈɑ:pərətɪv/ adjective formal 1 : not capable of being used
▪ The accident had rendered the vehicle inoperative. 2 : having no force or effect
▪ With the new federal law in place, the state law has become inoperative.
▪ The accident had rendered the vehicle inoperative.
▪ With the new federal law in place, the state law has become inoperative.
