Meaning of the word unwritten in English

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unwritten

US /ʌnˈrɪt̬.ən/
UK /ʌnˈrɪt.ən/

Adjective

not written down or recorded

Example:
There's an unwritten rule that you don't talk about politics at family dinners.
The history of the tribe was passed down through unwritten stories and songs.