in force

Thân thiện

The new traffic law is now in force.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Currently valid, operative, or in effect: Describes a law, rule, agreement, or policy that is officially active and must be obeyed or followed.
   • In full strength or numbers: Describes a group of people present in their complete or intended quantity.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective (Valid/Operative):
  • The new regulations are now in force and must be complied with.
  • Is your passport still in force, or has it expired?
• Adjective (Full strength):
  • The regiment turned out in force for the ceremonial parade.
  • Protesters gathered in force outside the parliament building.

Advanced Usage

• "to be in full force and effect": A formal legal phrase emphasizing that a law or contract is completely valid and operational.
  • The terms of the agreement remain in full force and effect until terminated by either party.
• "to come into force": A phrasal verb meaning to become officially operative (used for laws, rules).
  • The treaty will come into force upon ratification by all member states.

Variants and Related Words

• Enforce (verb): To compel observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.
  • The police enforce traffic laws.
• Force (noun, in this context): The binding power or effect of a law or rule.
  • The force of the new law was immediately felt by the industry.

Synonyms

• Effective: Producing the intended result; in operation.
• Operative: Functioning; having effect.
• Valid: Legally or officially acceptable.
• Active: In operation; functioning.

Related Phrases

• In effect: Functioning or applicable; often used interchangeably with "in force" for rules/laws.
  • The old policy is still in effect until the end of the month.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. exerting force or influence
   • the law is effective immediately
   • a warranty good for two years
   • the law is already in effect (or in force)

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