effective date

noun

: the day when a law, rule, contract, etc., starts to be used

Examples of effective date in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The effective date of the Technical Report is February 28, 2024. Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2024 The effective date of the layoffs was slated to occur on or around April 27, 2024, the WARN letter stated. George Avalos, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2024 That one involves a business deduction for net operating losses that could cost some companies nearly $15 million this year if the effective date isn’t corrected. Steve Karnowski, Twin Cities, 26 Feb. 2024 European regulators won’t weigh in on Apple’s proposal until after the effective date on Thursday. Tripp Mickle, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2024 For instance, if your pet is completely healthy at the time of enrollment, but develops hip dysplasia four months after the policy’s effective date—during the policy waiting period—the insurer won’t cover any treatments related to that condition during your pet’s lifetime. Kat Tretina, wsj.com, 8 Jan. 2024 If the Legislature approves such a bill − and doesn't attach an emergency clause − dispensaries would have 90 days to get their stores ready for the law's effective date. Haley Bemiller, The Courier-Journal, 23 Feb. 2024 Changes will be posted on this page with the effective date. Washington Examiner, 13 Apr. 2023 The utility agreed to pay the $80-million settlement within 60 days of the effective date of the agreement, according to the U.S. attorney’s office. Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2024

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“Effective date.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/effective%20date. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.

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