into force

idiom

: into the condition of actually working or operating : into effect
The law came/went into force last year.
The regulations have not yet been put/brought into force.

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The treaty will come into force once 60 countries ratify it. Arkansas Online, 10 June 2025 The treaty will only come into force once 60 countries ratify it. Annika Hammerschlag, Christian Science Monitor, 9 June 2025 Green energy tax credits would phase out for any project that is not already under construction 60 days after the law comes into force. Michael Wilner, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025 Subscribe The rules are expected to come into force next year, according to the government. Ryan Browne, CNBC, 19 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for into force

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“Into force.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/into%20force. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.

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