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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In contrast, Kathy Hochul maximized the role of the lieutenant governor to effectuate meaningful change for the people of New York.
—Christine C. Quinn, New York Daily News, 15 July 2025
Since almost all the tariff letters either maintained or lowered the prospective rates, investors are seeing the letters as straight extensions of the deadline for deals, which are proving harder to effectuate than the White House initially projected.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 9 July 2025
In fact, Proposition 218 itself made clear that it should be interpreted in a manner to effectuate its purposes of tax limitation.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 25 June 2025
For example, Tesla’s developments with its Optimus humanoid bot could potentially serve as a great conduit for Neuralink users to effectuate action with their thoughts.
—Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
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Christine C. Quinn, New York Daily News, 15 July 2025
Since almost all the tariff letters either maintained or lowered the prospective rates, investors are seeing the letters as straight extensions of the deadline for deals, which are proving harder to effectuate than the White House initially projected.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 9 July 2025
In fact, Proposition 218 itself made clear that it should be interpreted in a manner to effectuate its purposes of tax limitation.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 25 June 2025
For example, Tesla’s developments with its Optimus humanoid bot could potentially serve as a great conduit for Neuralink users to effectuate action with their thoughts.
—Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
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“Effectuate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/effectuate. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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