Used when specifying the exact time a law becomes operational.

Temporal Specificity

Often associated with actions taken by a government or legislative body.

Government Action

Commonly used within companies or organizations when new internal policies start.

Refers to the process of putting a previously planned change into operation.

Used in the context of international agreements or treaties between countries.

Indicates the completion of a legal procedure needed to start enforcement.

Sometimes a condition must be met before a rule or system becomes active.