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effectuation
ef·fec·tu·ate
/
ɪˈfɛk
tʃuˌeɪt
/
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[
ih-
fek
-choo-eyt
]
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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
-ate
1
Related forms
ef·fec·tu·a·tion,
noun
un·ef·fec·tu·at·ed,
adjective
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effectuate
(ɪˈfɛktjʊˌeɪt)
—
vb
(
tr
) to cause to happen; effect; accomplish
effectu'ation
—
n
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effectuate
(ɪˈfɛktjʊˌeɪt)
—
vb
(
tr
) to cause to happen; effect; accomplish
effectu'ation
—
n
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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Word Origin & History
effectuate
1570s, from Fr. effectuer, from L. effectus (see
effect
). Related: Effectuated.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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