in force
See also: inforce
English
Prepositional phrase
- With a substantial number of men capable of exerting force or of making a show of force.
- The police arrived in force at dawn to raid the drug lab.
- With a substantial display of resources.
- They made the presentation in force to try to impress the client.
- (law, insurance) In effect; applicable.
- Some of the old laws against treason are no longer in force.
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