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
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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The tech is there, but the system hasn't caught up to effectuate the best outcomes.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
But the system in place to expedite these cases is just not working, and no one seems to be stepping up to effectuate and implement necessary changes.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 9 May 2025
If Joe Biden effectuated his immigration policy without due process, why can’t Donald Trump do the same with his?
—Rich Lowry, National Review, 28 Apr. 2025
In another lawsuit challenging the ban, a federal judge barred any policy effectuating Trump’s directive from taking effect.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2025
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Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
But the system in place to expedite these cases is just not working, and no one seems to be stepping up to effectuate and implement necessary changes.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 9 May 2025
If Joe Biden effectuated his immigration policy without due process, why can’t Donald Trump do the same with his?
—Rich Lowry, National Review, 28 Apr. 2025
In another lawsuit challenging the ban, a federal judge barred any policy effectuating Trump’s directive from taking effect.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2025
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“Effectuate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/effectuate. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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