in force
Idioms-
In full strength, in large numbers, as in Demonstrators were out in force . This usage originally alluded to a large military force. [Early 1300s]
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Operative, binding, as in This rule is no longer in force . This usage originally alluded to the binding power of a law. [Late 1400s]
Example Sentences
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Some 22 million home insurance policies were in force last year, with consumers paying more than £7bn in premiums.
From BBC
The company was warned by the regulator that it committed an offence under water regulations in force at the time, but was told it would not be prosecuted or fined.
From BBC
While the rain has not been as heavy as predicted, a lesser yellow warning remains in force for much of western Scotland with heavy localised downpours forecast.
From BBC
Friday’s tougher listing rules give Nasdaq review powers over a company’s outside advisors that are similar to a pre-listing review process in force at the NYSE.
From Barron's
The tougher listing rules in Nasdaq’s Friday proposal would give the exchange review powers over a company’s outside advisors that would be similar to a pre-listing review process in force at the NYSE.
From Barron's
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