vigencia

validity

noun bee-HEN-syah Rare

Origin: From Latin vigentia, from vigere (to be in force).

Also means

effect (legal)

Usage Note

Vigencia refers to the period during which a law, contract, or rule is in force. Estar en vigor is the standard phrase in Spain, while estar en vigencia is more common in Latin America; both are correct. Perder vigencia means 'to expire' or 'to become obsolete,' and entrar en vigencia means 'to come into effect.'

Examples

"La ley entró en vigencia el año pasado."

Natural Translation

The law came into effect last year.

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