en vigor

in force

→ en

phrase Rare #39,123

in force Used for laws, rules, contracts, and agreements that are currently active or officially valid. Often appears in the phrase entrar en vigor, meaning 'to take effect.'

SP: La nueva norma entra en vigor mañana.

EN: The new rule takes effect tomorrow.

Este contrato entra en vigor a medianoche.

This contract comes into effect at midnight.

Por lo que el principio de la sucesión legal entra en vigor.

Consequently, the principle of legal succession comes into effect.

— Elena (2011)

La resolución entrará en vigor inmediatamente.

The resolution will take effect immediately.

— Leviatán (2014)

El acuerdo entra en vigor a medianoche.

The agreement comes into effect at midnight.

La resolución no ha entrado en vigor aún.

The resolution has not yet come into effect.

— Leviatán (2014)

La ley no está en vigor por más tiempo.

The law is no longer in effect.