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 资深译员Paul,毕业于国际一流的高级翻译学院,专注翻译各种与政府合同诉讼有关的法律文件。