Come/enter into force
phrase
To officially start to have legal or operational effect.
The new law will come into force next month.

Often appears as...
- law come into force
- regulations enter into force
Usage tips
Formal
phrase
To officially start to have legal or operational effect.
The new law will come into force next month.

Often appears as...
- law come into force
- regulations enter into force
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 1

Legal Significance
This phrase is used primarily in a legal or formal context to indicate when rules become binding.

The amendments to the taxation policies will come into force at the beginning of the fiscal year.
Future Implementation
It refers to laws or agreements that have been decided upon but are not yet active.

The trade agreement between the two countries will enter into force in 60 days.
Not Immediate
Indicates that there is often a delay between the approval of a law and its enforcement.

Although the bill has been passed, it won't come into force until next year.
Legal Significance
This phrase is used primarily in a legal or formal context to indicate when rules become binding.

The amendments to the taxation policies will come into force at the beginning of the fiscal year.
Future Implementation
It refers to laws or agreements that have been decided upon but are not yet active.

The trade agreement between the two countries will enter into force in 60 days.
Not Immediate
Indicates that there is often a delay between the approval of a law and its enforcement.

Although the bill has been passed, it won't come into force until next year.
Legal Significance
This phrase is used primarily in a legal or formal context to indicate when rules become binding.

The amendments to the taxation policies will come into force at the beginning of the fiscal year.
Future Implementation
It refers to laws or agreements that have been decided upon but are not yet active.

The trade agreement between the two countries will enter into force in 60 days.
Not Immediate
Indicates that there is often a delay between the approval of a law and its enforcement.

Although the bill has been passed, it won't come into force until next year.
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