effectuate

[ ih-fek-choo-eyt ]

verb (used with object)

, ef·fec·tu·at·ed, ef·fec·tu·at·ing.

1. to bring about; effect. effects.

effectuate

/ ɪˈfɛktjʊˌeɪt /

verb

1. tr to cause to happen; effect; accomplish

Derived Forms

• efˌfectuˈation, noun

Other Words From

• ef·fectu·ation noun
• unef·fectu·ated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of effectuate¹

1570–80; < Medieval Latin effectuātus brought to pass (past participle of effectuāre ), equivalent to Latin effectu-, stem of effectus effect ( effect ) + -ātus -ate ¹

Example Sentences

A right to reproductive freedom would include "the ability to make and effectuate decisions to prevent, continue, or end one's own pregnancy."

From Salon

An Aug. 30, 2023, summary by the city Bureau of Engineering noted that the fix-and-release plan was never fully “effectuated” and it fizzled.

From Los Angeles Times

Powell said the reality has been the opposite, with the authority having to serve at the direction of elected officials and “effectuate the policies they would like to adopt.”

From Seattle Times

“These specific topics include, but are not limited to, the legitimacy of the election results, allegations of fraud effectuated by election workers, and your personal lawsuits relating to these allegations,” the letter said.

From Seattle Times

The state also couldn’t discriminate over a person “making and effectuating decisions about all matters relating to one’s own pregnancy or decision whether to become or remain pregnant.”

From Seattle Times