effective date

American  

[i-fek-tiv dayt, ee-fek-tiv] / ɪˈfɛk tɪv ˈdeɪt, iˈfɛk tɪv /

noun

1. the date at which a law, treaty, or regulation comes into effect.

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effective date

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have already proposed bills that would either extend the ban’s effective date or establish a federal framework for hemp-derived THC products.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 23, 2026

But administration officials told the company in December of a new, later effective date for the policy, leading to fewer gains from the credits than anticipated.

From BBC ● Feb. 10, 2026

Trump also took the opportunity to push back the effective date of earlier reciprocal tariffs on nearly all U.S. imports.

From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2025

Following its effective date of Jan. 13, some companies have layered on additional fees, making orders more expensive.

From Seattle Times ● May 9, 2024

The Office reaffirms its recognition of January 1, 1996, as the effective date of initial copyright restoration.

From Supplementary Copyright Statutes, US Copy. Office by Library of Congress. Copyright Office