Effectuate: meaning, definitions and examples

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effectuate

 

[ ɪˈfɛk.tʃu.eɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal use

To effectuate means to put something into effect or to make it happen. It often refers to implementing a decision, plan, or policy in a legal or official context.

Synonyms

enact, execute, implement

Examples of usage

  • The committee met to effectuate the new policy.
  • Legislation was passed to effectuate the proposed changes.
  • The agreement will effectuate the necessary reforms.

Translations

Translations of the word "effectuate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 efetivar

🇮🇳 प्रभावित करना

🇩🇪 wirken

🇮🇩 melaksanakan

🇺🇦 реалізувати

🇵🇱 wprowadzić w życie

🇯🇵 実行する

🇫🇷 mettre en œuvre

🇪🇸 efectuar

🇹🇷 hayata geçirmek

🇰🇷 실행하다

🇸🇦 تنفيذ

🇨🇿 uskutečnit

🇸🇰 uskutočniť

🇨🇳 实施

🇸🇮 izvesti

🇮🇸 framkvæma

🇰🇿 орындау

🇬🇪 განხორციელება

🇦🇿 həyata keçirmək

🇲🇽 efectuar

Etymology

The word 'effectuate' originates from the Latin word 'effectuare,' which means 'to bring about' or 'to accomplish.' The term combines the Latin root 'effectus,' meaning 'a bringing about,' with the suffix '-ate,' which is used to form verbs indicating action or process. Effectuate emerged in English in the early 20th century, especially in legal and formal contexts where precise action and implementation were necessary. It is often used in legal documents and discussions to signify the act of making something effective or operational. Over time, its usage has expanded to other areas involving management, policy-making, and general implementation processes.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,962, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.