effectuate

verb

ef·​fec·​tu·​ate i-ˈfek-chə-ˌwāt How to pronounce effectuate (audio)
-chü-ˌāt
effectuated; effectuating; effectuates

transitive verb

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.
… emphasizing the importance of institutions in effectuating good works …Aaron Wildavsky
effectuation noun
The defendant may waive effectuation of these rights, provided the waiver is made voluntarily, knowingly and intelligently. 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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Word History

Etymology

probably borrowed (with addition of -ate entry 4) from Middle French effectuer, affectuer, borrowed from Medieval Latin effectuāre, verbal derivative of Latin effectus "achievement, result, effect entry 1"

First Known Use

circa 1586, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of effectuate was circa 1586

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Cite this Entry

“Effectuate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/effectuate. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

effectuate

verb
ef·​fec·​tu·​ate i-ˈfek-chə-ˌwāt How to pronounce effectuate (audio)
effectuated; effectuating
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