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.

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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Is the infinite First Cause confined to one solely possible mode of effectuation?
The Theistic Conception of the World
B. F. (Benjamin Franklin) Cocker

British Dictionary definitions for effectuation

effectuate

verb

(tr) to cause to happen; effect; accomplish

Derived Formseffectuation, noun

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