effectuate
verb
ef·fec·tu·ate
i-ˈfek-chə-ˌwāt 
-chü-ˌāt
effectuated; effectuating; effectuates
formal
: to cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect sense 2
… the insured or depositor relies on the insurer or bank to effectuate his wishes …—
William M. McGovern, Jr. et al.
William M. McGovern, Jr. et al.… emphasizing the importance of institutions in effectuating good works …—Aaron Wildavsky
Aaron Wildavsky
effectuation
i-ˌfek-chə-ˈwā-shən
noun
-chü-ˈā-
The defendant may waive effectuation of these rights, provided the waiver is made voluntarily, knowingly and intelligently.
—Irving R. Kaufman
Irving R. Kaufman
Examples of effectuate in a Sentence
the hope that the greater social interaction between members of the different classes will effectuate greater school spirit
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Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2025
The Third Circuit held that § 1252(g) barred judicial review of his claim challenging those actions because the arrest and detention were actions taken to effectuate Tazu's final order of removal.
—New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
Cook has asked the court to block Trump’s firing from going into effect and bar other Fed governors from helping effectuate it to preserve the status quo as the lawsuit progresses.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 4 Sep. 2025
Legal experts suggested Brann’s ruling, while abnormal, attempted to effectuate what Congress intended under the statute, rather than what is actually written in it.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 21 Aug. 2025
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“Effectuate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/effectuate. Accessed 13 Dec. 2025.
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