practical effect
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of practical effect
First recorded in 1980–85
Example Sentences
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That is partly because, until now, they have had no practical effect - before Burnham, there has not been a Catholic or Jewish prime minister.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
"The practical effect of this lawsuit is to shield those dominant streaming platforms like Netflix and technology companies from much needed competition," a Paramount spokesperson said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
The immediate practical effect is clear: The EAC cannot act.
From Salon ● Jul. 11, 2026
The practical effect of those milestones has helped spur others to chase Musk.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026
But there is a further point, which even the political logician must bear in mind, and that is what the practical effect would be of sweeping away all duties of Customs and Excise.
From Practical Politics; or, the Liberalism of To-day by Alfred Farthing Robbins
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