Force
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia · John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
Restraining power; validity; binding effect. A law may be said to be la force when it is not repealed, or, more loosely, when It can be carried Into practical effect. An agreement Is In force when the parties to it may be compelled to act, or are acting, under its terms and stipulations.
Strength applied
Active power. Power put in motion. Actual force is where strength is actually applied or the means of applying it are at See 2 Salk. 641; 8 Term 78, 357. See Bat-