das Inkraftreten
Translation
entry into force, coming into effect, enactment
Examples
Das Inkraftreten des Gesetzes ist für morgen geplant.
The law's entry into force is planned for tomorrow.
Wir warten auf das Inkraftreten der neuen Regelung.
We are waiting for the new regulation to come into effect.
Grammar Patterns
the entry into force of ((sth.gen)) the entry into force of sth. The entry into force of the new law was postponed.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Wirksamwerden, Gültigkeitsbeginn; Antonym: Außerkrafttreten
Etymology
From 'in' (in) + 'Kraft' (force/power) + 'treten' (to step/enter). Literally 'to step into force'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a law physically 'stepping' (treten) 'into' (in) its 'power' (Kraft).