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effectuate

verb

Etymology

From the participle stem of Renaissance Latin effectuare, or its source, Latin effectus (“effect”); probably after Middle French effectuer.

  1. derived from effectuer
  2. derived from effectus
  3. derived from effectuare

Definitions

  1. To cause, bring about (an event)

    To cause, bring about (an event); to accomplish, to carry out (a wish, plan etc.).

    • [T]he next necessary step was to elude the vigilance of my guard: and in this manner did I effectuate my purpose.
    • A military draft derives from Congress’s power to raise armies; federal jury duty effectuates the Sixth Amendment right to a jury trial.

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