ef·fec·tu·ate

[ih-fek-choo-eyt]
verb (used with object), ef·fec·tu·at·ed, ef·fec·tu·at·ing.
to bring about; effect.
Origin:
1570–80; < Medieval Latin effectuātus brought to pass (past participle of effectuāre), equivalent to Latin effectu-, stem of effectus effect (see effect) + -ātus -ate1

Related forms
ef·fec·tu·a·tion, noun
un·ef·fec·tu·at·ed, adjective
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effectuate (ɪˈfɛktjʊˌeɪt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
—vb
(tr) to cause to happen; effect; accomplish
 
effectu'ation
 
—n

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effectuate
1570s, from Fr. effectuer, from L. effectus (see effect). Related: Effectuated.
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Example sentences
If it were even to take pains to prevent their importation, it would not be able to effectuate it.
Effectuate the determination or send the case for effectuation.
Someone must decide what sentence will best effectuate these objectives.
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