in effect

1. For all practical purposes, as in This testimony in effect contradicted her earlier statement . [Late 1500s]

2. In or into operation, as in This law will be in effect in January . Related phrases include go into effect and take effect , which mean “become operative,” as in This law goes into effect January 1 , or It takes effect January 1 . Similarly, put into effect means “make operative,” as in When will the judge's ruling be put into effect? [Late 1700s] Also see in force , def. 2.

Example Sentences

The new rate, a slight increase from the previous 3.98%, will be in effect for six months.

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The city’s Office of Emergency Management said a ground stop is in effect through Friday evening at JFK International Airport because of staffing shortages in the air traffic systems.

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The computer programs we use to analyze these ratio charts continue to “say” that sell signals are in effect, but the look of it raises questions — marked by the question marks on the charts below.

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A red flag warning and heat advisories remained in effect for parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties until Wednesday evening.

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Prince Andrew took a 75-year lease on the property in 2003 and paid a large amount up front, including for renovations, in effect, so there would be no rent liability.

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