Legal Force
/ˈliːɡəl fɔːrs/
Definitions
- (n.) The binding effect or authoritative power that a law, contract, or legal decision holds, compelling compliance or enforcement.
The court ruling has full legal force and must be obeyed by all parties.
- (n.) The status by which a document or act is recognized as valid and enforceable under the law.
The contract gained legal force once both parties signed it.
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Commentary
Legal force refers to the effective power of a legal instrument or ruling; drafters should ensure clarity on when and how an act attains this status in legal texts.
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