in force

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Definition of in forcenext
as in operational
being in effective operation The regular work rules will remain in force during the review process.

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Recent Examples of in force Those restrictions would be part of the deed and would remain in force for 40 years. — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 14 Oct. 2026 The meetings follow the signing at the Toronto International Film Festival of a new Spain-Canada audiovisual co-production treaty replacing the bilateral framework in force since 1985. — Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026 The Royal Family turned out in force to pay their respects and support the Duke of Kent at the funeral, with King Charles III and the Prince and Princess of Wales among those in attendance. — Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 10 Oct. 2026 The plan had nearly 700,000 residential policies in force as of June, a 157% increase since September 2022. — Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in force

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“In force.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/in%20force. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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