phrasal
1. : in great numbers : with many individuals
the Indians invaded in force that winter
2. : valid , operative , binding
these antiquated laws have been in force since the 17th century
phrasal
1. : in great numbers : with many individuals
the Indians invaded in force that winter
2. : valid , operative , binding
these antiquated laws have been in force since the 17th century
Webster's New International English Dictionary. Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster. 2012