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What does come into force mean?

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  1. To become valid or active (of a law, regulation etc.).
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On February 18 a countrywide ban will come into force, although legal challenges threaten to delay it by a year or more.
By the time the matter came before the Court of Appeal, in December 2000, the Act had come into force.
Drunken louts could have all their booze confiscated under new police powers that have come into force.
For many it was an emotional day as the ban, which many believed would never come into force, finally arrived.
If approved, it is hoped it will come into force within the current financial year.
This is the third set of powers contained in the Anti-Social Behaviour Act to come into force locally.

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