English-Finnish translations for in force

• voimassa
  Se on edelleen voimassa mutta vanhentunut. This is still in force but outdated.
  Tämä periaate on tietysti voimassa. This principle is obviously in force.
  Voimassa oleva lainsäädäntö on Nizzan sopimus. The law in force is the Treaty of Nice.

Definition of in force

• With a substantial number of men capable of exerting force or of making a show of force
• With a substantial display of resources
• In effect; applicable

Examples

• The police arrived in force at dawn to raid the drug lab.
• They made the presentation in force to try to impress the client.
• Some of the old laws against treason are no longer in force.

Related words

• in full force