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 双语律师Lorna,国际知名商学院金融专业,擅长翻译涉及金融创新和金融科技领域的法律文件。