Definition of "in force" []

• With a substantial number of men capable of exerting force or of making a show of force. (adverb)
• With a substantial display of resources. (adverb)
• In effect; applicable (adjective)

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• "The Greek Rite, however, remained in force in the church of Santissima Maria della Cattolica, built by King Roger, and governed by a protopope with a numerous Greek clergy."
• "The recusancy laws were in force from the reign of Elizabeth to that of George III, though they were not always put into execution with equal vigour."
• "Nomenoë, and they remained in force until the Revolution."