The Dictionary of Internal Security

Dictionary

English  
commence - verb MP3
 
Definitions  
Def: 1.come into force (of a law)
Example: The provisions of this Act shall commence on a date appointed by proclamation.
Def: 2.begin something
Example: The Police investigate crime and commence criminal proceedings.
 
Usage note  
"Commence" is a formal word.
Word family  
  • commencement
 
Collocations  
  • commence proceedings
 
See also  
 
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