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effectuate

[ih-fek-choo-eyt]

verb (used with object)

effectuated, effectuating 
  1. to bring about; effect. effects.



effectuate

/ ɪˈɛʊˌɪ /

verb

  1. (tr) to cause to happen; effect; accomplish

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Other Word Forms

  • effectuation noun
  • uneffectuated adjective
  • ˌڱ𳦳ٳˈپDz noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of effectuate1

1570–80; < Medieval Latin ڴڱ𳦳ٳٳܲ brought to pass (past participle of ڴڱ𳦳ٳ ), equivalent to Latin effectu-, stem of effectus effect ( effect ) + -ٳܲ -ate 1
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“In that sense ... decisions about how to effectuate the Clean Air Act mandates are technology-forcing for much of the nation, and isolating California and eliminating its ability to do that will have profound consequences.”

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The termination letter from NIH informed DeCarli that his study, with its “artificial and non-scientific categories,” was on the chopping block because it “no longer effectuates agency priorities.”

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The order was signed Thursday by Burgum, giving Tyler Hassen sweeping authority to “effectuate the consolidation, unification and optimization of administrative functions” in the Department of Interior.

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The Supreme Court unanimously agreed with a lower court’s ruling that the federal government must facilitate Abrego Garcia’s return, though justices disagreed with the finding that the feds must “effectuate” his return.

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As you mentioned, it was that ambiguity with respect to the "effectuate" term that has since been removed from Judge Xinis' order.

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