Antonyms of adj in_force

1 sense of in force

Sense 1
effective, good, in effect (predicate), in force (predicate) -- (exerting force or influence; "the law is effective immediately"; "a warranty good for two years"; "the law is already in effect (or in force)")

INDIRECT (VIA operative) -> inoperative -- (not working or taking effect; "an inoperative law")

Similarity of adj in_force

1 sense of in force

Sense 1
effective, good, in effect (predicate), in force (predicate) -- (exerting force or influence; "the law is effective immediately"; "a warranty good for two years"; "the law is already in effect (or in force)")
       => operative (vs. inoperative) -- (being in force or having or exerting force; "operative regulations"; "the major tendencies operative in the American political system")