practical effect

American  

[prak-ti-kuhl i-fekt] / ˈpræk tɪ kəl ɪˈfɛkt /

noun

Movies, Television.

1. Usually practical effects a special effect that is created live on the set of a film, using real-world objects.

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Etymology

Origin of practical effect

First recorded in 1980–85

Example Sentences

Passing the sentence, judge Justice McGowan said: "The sentence I impose today will have little if any practical effect."

From BBC

The practical effect would be to erode deterrence as the U.S. weathers a nadir in military power in this decade.

From The Wall Street Journal

The practical effect is that states face pressure from courts to create as many majority-minority districts as demographic and geographic conditions allow—approaching proportional representation, despite Section 2’s disclaimer, and often absent a significant risk of intentional discrimination.

From The Wall Street Journal

Although some parts of the agreement have little practical effect after Caltech’s Monday announcement that the partnership would soon end, a lawyer who represented the plaintiffs said it was a “great playbook” for other schools with similar programs.

From Los Angeles Times

Arguelles, of NPCA, said the practical effect of the legislation can be gleaned by looking to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, where the National Park Service owns and manages only about 15% of the land.

From Los Angeles Times