effectuate

[ ih-fek-choo-eyt ]
/ ɪˈfɛk tʃuˌeɪt /
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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

OTHER WORDS FROM effectuate

ef·fec·tu·a·tion, noun un·ef·fec·tu·at·ed, adjective

Words nearby effectuate

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Words related to effectuated

execute, accomplish, create, produce, generate, trigger, cause, make, achieve

Example sentences from the Web for effectuated

  • In the case of the labourer, this right of reasonable access can be effectuated only through a living wage.

    Distributive Justice |John A. (John Augustine) Ryan

  • Undoubtedly he has such a right if it can be effectuated in the existing industrial organisation.

    Distributive Justice |John A. (John Augustine) Ryan

  • I wish that, by Mr. ——'s assistance, your purpose in behalf of the prisoners may be effectuated.

    The Works of William Cowper |William Cowper

British Dictionary definitions for effectuated

effectuate
/ (ɪˈfɛktjʊˌeɪt) /

verb

(tr) to cause to happen; effect; accomplish

Derived forms of effectuate

effectuation, noun