force and effectglossary / FORCE AND EFFECT force and effect, n. Legal efficacy (mailing the brief had the force and effect of filing it with the clerk). • The term is now generally regarded as a redundant legalism. 词条贡献者 译者Lorna,毕业于国内一流的法学院,擅长翻译各种与商业秘密相关的法律文件。