effective dates
When rules apply
Effective dates are the dates when something takes effect—when a law, policy, contract, or change officially begins: The effective date of the new regulation is January 1.
The plural typically appears when discussing multiple items or comparing when different provisions activate: Check the effective dates on your insurance policies.
- validityQuality of being sound
- in forceCurrently valid and binding
- commencementAct of starting
- go liveActivate for public use
- enforcementCompelling compliance with rules
implementation · activation · inception · operative · retroactive · fiscal year · expiration · sunset clause · deadline · grace period · binding · contract · signature · fine print · enactment · rollout · launch · trigger
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