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effectuate

[ih-fek-choo-eyt] / ɪˈfɛk tʃuˌeɪt /


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And so I think that he enjoys that a lot on a personal level, but also on a presidential level as someone who wants to effectuate change.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

As you mentioned, it was that ambiguity with respect to the "effectuate" term that has since been removed from Judge Xinis' order.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2025

Developing a new interpretive model can push communities to articulate a constitutional vision and think about what structural changes are necessary to effectuate that vision.

From Slate • May 8, 2024

She added that while "the number of people who have federal offences are very low, a pardon at the federal level doesn't effectuate the kind of record clearance we want to see".

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2023

In 1369, John V. Palaeologus, under heavy pressure of the Turks, renewed overtures of reconciliation, and to effectuate his purpose, he even became a Catholic.

From The Prince of India — Volume 01 by Wallace, Lewis




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