/ɪn ɪˈfɛkt/ – Phrase
Definition: hiện hành, có hiệu lực (về luật pháp, văn bản, hợp đồng).
A more throughout explanation: 1. if a law, rule or warning etc is in effect then it is in force or in practice
2. in fact; in practice
Example: In effect, the new law prohibits smoking in all public parks.