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In force
Prepositional phrase
Definitions
1.
Prepositional phrase
With a substantial number of men capable of exerting force or of making a show of force.
"The police arrived in force at dawn to raid the drug lab."
2.
Prepositional phrase
With a substantial display of resources.
"They made the presentation in force to try to impress the client."
3.
Prepositional phrase
In effect; applicable.
"Some of the old laws against treason are no longer in force."
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