Hatályban

Hatályban is a Hungarian adverb meaning in force or in effect. It is used to describe laws, regulations, rules, or administrative acts that are currently applicable and legally binding. When a rule is hatályban, authorities may apply it and enforce it in practice; the opposite status is hatályon kívül or hatálytalan, indicating that the provision is no longer in effect or is invalid.

Etymology and usage context: hatály means the state of applicability or validity, and the adverb hatályban is formed with the locative suffix -ban, signaling being “in that state.” In formal legal language, hatályban is often combined with a verb like van (is) or lép hatályba (enters into force). For example: A törvény hatályban van. A rendelet hatályba lépése 2024-ben történt. An act may also be described as hatályos, meaning currently in force or valid.

Related terms and distinctions: hatályos is the common adjective used to describe current validity, as in hatályos jogszabály. hatályba lép denotes the moment an rule or regulation becomes effective, while hatályon kívül vagy hatálytalan indicates that it is not in force or has been repealed. Official notices and amendments are typically published to announce changes in status from hatályban to hatályon kívül, or vice versa.

See also: Hungarian law, legal terminology, official gazette publications. Hatályban is a standard term in legal and administrative writing to indicate the current applicability of a rule or act.