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effectuate

[ih-fek-choo-eyt]
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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

  1. effectiveness,
  2. effector,
  3. effects,
  4. effectual,
  5. effectually,
  6. effeminacy,
  7. effeminate,
  8. effemination,
  9. effeminize,
  10. 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 formsef·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

verb

(tr) to cause to happen; effect; accomplish
Derived Formseffectuation, noun
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Word Origin and History for effectuated

effectuate

v.

1570s, from French effectuer, from Latin effectus (see effect (n.)). Related: Effectuated; effectuating.

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