effectuate
verb
ef·fec·tu·ate
i-ˈfek-chə-ˌwāt 
-chü-ˌāt
effectuated; effectuating; effectuates
formal
: to cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect sense 2
… the insured or depositor relies on the insurer or bank to effectuate his wishes …—
William M. McGovern, Jr. et al.
William M. McGovern, Jr. et al.… emphasizing the importance of institutions in effectuating good works …—Aaron Wildavsky
Aaron Wildavsky
effectuation
i-ˌfek-chə-ˈwā-shən
noun
-chü-ˈā-
The defendant may waive effectuation of these rights, provided the waiver is made voluntarily, knowingly and intelligently.
—Irving R. Kaufman
Irving R. Kaufman
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Examples of effectuate in a Sentence
the hope that the greater social interaction between members of the different classes will effectuate greater school spirit
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What is radically different from his first administration is the specter of mass deportations, and the slate of measures being put out to effectuate that, such as punishing local police officers who do not participate in the roundups of unauthorized migrants.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 26 Jan. 2025
The knock-on effect of this postponement was to allow teams in contention for Sasaki’s services to effectuate all sorts of transactions to free up bonus pool money that could be used to make their respective team more attractive to Sasaki (read: having the highest offer).
—Dan Freedman, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
The company effectuated a 1-for-10 reverse stock split on November 6, 2023, and its common stock is now quoted on the OTC Markets Pink Current Information tier under the symbol 'NVOS'.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 18 Dec. 2024
Another statement related to the elimination of capital gains on bitcoin transactions; this action would require Congress to modify the tax code to effectuate a permanent change.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 26 Jan. 2025
The knock-on effect of this postponement was to allow teams in contention for Sasaki’s services to effectuate all sorts of transactions to free up bonus pool money that could be used to make their respective team more attractive to Sasaki (read: having the highest offer).
—Dan Freedman, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
The company effectuated a 1-for-10 reverse stock split on November 6, 2023, and its common stock is now quoted on the OTC Markets Pink Current Information tier under the symbol 'NVOS'.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 18 Dec. 2024
Another statement related to the elimination of capital gains on bitcoin transactions; this action would require Congress to modify the tax code to effectuate a permanent change.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for effectuate
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“Effectuate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/effectuate. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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