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effectuate

[ ih-fek-choo-eyt ]
/ ɪˈfɛk tʃuˌeɪt /
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verb (used with object), ef·fec·tu·at·ed, ef·fec·tu·at·ing.

to bring about; effect.

RELATED WORDS

execute, accomplish, create, produce, generate, trigger, cause, make, achieve

Nearby words

effectively, effector, effects, effectual, effectually, effectuate, effeminacy, effeminate, effemination, effeminize, effendi

Origin of effectuate

1570–80; < Medieval Latin effectuātus brought to pass (past participle of effectuāre), equivalent to Latin effectu-, stem of effectus effect (see effect) + -ātus -ate1

Related forms

ef·fec·tu·a·tion, nounun·ef·fec·tu·at·ed, adjective
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Examples from the Web for effectuated

  • In the case of the labourer, this right of reasonable access can be effectuated only through a living wage.

    Distributive Justice|John A. (John Augustine) Ryan

  • Undoubtedly he has such a right if it can be effectuated in the existing industrial organisation.

    Distributive Justice|John A. (John Augustine) Ryan

  • I wish that, by Mr. ——'s assistance, your purpose in behalf of the prisoners may be effectuated.

    The Works of William Cowper|William Cowper

British Dictionary definitions for effectuated

effectuate

/ (ɪˈfɛktjʊˌeɪt) /

verb

(tr) to cause to happen; effect; accomplish

Derived Forms

effectuation, noun
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