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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Past recipients of the award who were honored specifically for effectuating change on the issue of inclusion include Oscar-winning actress Marlee Matlin, former U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin and filmmakers Peter and Bobby Farrelly.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2024
The point of activism is to effectuate change and to embrace responsibility for positive social outcomes connected to their cause.
—Jay Ruderman, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2024
In the absence of such laws, a culture of transparency can be difficult to effectuate.
—Alison Cross, Hartford Courant, 3 June 2024
Phillips expressed hope that the United States would win the war with England and effectuate the soaring ideals of the Declaration:
The war will make all England bankrupt.
—Natan Ehrenreich, National Review, 31 May 2024
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Paul Grein, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2024
The point of activism is to effectuate change and to embrace responsibility for positive social outcomes connected to their cause.
—Jay Ruderman, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2024
In the absence of such laws, a culture of transparency can be difficult to effectuate.
—Alison Cross, Hartford Courant, 3 June 2024
Phillips expressed hope that the United States would win the war with England and effectuate the soaring ideals of the Declaration:
The war will make all England bankrupt.
—Natan Ehrenreich, National Review, 31 May 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 26 Nov. 2024.
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