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

But Sergei Markov, a former adviser to Putin and propagandist, wrote on Telegram the warrant would have no practical effect, since Putin will not visit “hostile countries” anyway.

From Washington Post

But what’s the practical effect of sharing data like this?

From The Verge

Because federal law already bans racial discrimination, it’s unclear whether the bill, if enacted, would have any practical effect.

From Washington Times

He said dismissing the charges would have “little practical effect” and noted that all five of Cooper’s co-defendants have pleaded guilty.

From Seattle Times

While that raised the unimaginable specter of nuclear conflict, it was unclear what practical effect it had.

From Washington Times