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

The bill requires any crypto “broker,” defined as anyone “responsible for and regularly providing any service effectuating transfers of digital assets on behalf of another person,” to report users’ names and addresses.

From Quartz

Use of forcePolice may use force only when, “under the totality of circumstances,” it is “necessary and proportional to prevent an imminent threat of physical injury to a person or to effectuate a legitimate law enforcement objective.”

From Washington Post

The players’ suit also argued that the NBA and ABA sought “to effectuate a non-competition agreement, merger or consolidation.”

From Time

And awareness is the first step in the process of building a critical mass to effectuate change on issues.

From The Daily Beast

The general purpose of the loan is to effectuate the objects of the voyage and the safety of the ship.

From Project Gutenberg

From that moment to this, he has been industriously engaged to endeavor to effectuate the purposes of Congress.

From Project Gutenberg

Also a committee of three to report such measures as shall be deemed best calculated to effectuate the objects of the charter.

From Project Gutenberg

We could have no way so good to effectuate that which was the common desire, as to bring in another in his room.

From Project Gutenberg

What happens when they must and yet cannot effectuate such adaptation?

From Project Gutenberg