Bring something into force
verb
To make a law or regulation active or effective.
The government has decided to bring the new tax laws into force from next year.

Often appears as...
- bring the law into force
- bring the rule into force
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
verb
To cause something like a rule or system to start to be used.
The company will bring the new guidelines into force from Monday.

Often appears as...
- bring changes into force
- bring the rules into force
verb
To make something take effect or be operative.
A new treaty was signed, but it won't be brought into force until all member states ratify it.

Often appears as...
- bring the treaty into force
- bring the agreement into force
verb
To make a law or regulation active or effective.
The government has decided to bring the new tax laws into force from next year.

Often appears as...
- bring the law into force
- bring the rule into force
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
verb
To cause something like a rule or system to start to be used.
The company will bring the new guidelines into force from Monday.

Often appears as...
- bring changes into force
- bring the rules into force
verb
To make something take effect or be operative.
A new treaty was signed, but it won't be brought into force until all member states ratify it.

Often appears as...
- bring the treaty into force
- bring the agreement into force
Definition 1 of 3

Temporal Specificity
Used when specifying the exact time a law becomes operational.

The smoking ban in public places will be brought into force July 1st.
Government Action
Often associated with actions taken by a government or legislative body.

The parliament voted to bring the environmental bill into force by autumn.
Temporal Specificity
Used when specifying the exact time a law becomes operational.

The smoking ban in public places will be brought into force July 1st.
Government Action
Often associated with actions taken by a government or legislative body.

The parliament voted to bring the environmental bill into force by autumn.
Temporal Specificity
Used when specifying the exact time a law becomes operational.

The smoking ban in public places will be brought into force July 1st.
Government Action
Often associated with actions taken by a government or legislative body.

The parliament voted to bring the environmental bill into force by autumn.
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