come into effect
• come into force; start to apply.
• "similar legislation came into effect in Wales on the same date"
in effect
• in force.
• "a moratorium in effect since 1985 has been lifted"
Similar:
be in force,
be in operation,
act,
stand,
apply,
be applied,
run,
be/remain valid,
be current,
function,
be efficacious,
hold good,
be the case,
be the order of the day,
obtain,
hold,
be prevalent,
prevail,
pertain,
be established,
