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effectual definition

ef·fec·tual (e fek′c̸ho̵̅o̅ əl, i-; often ē-, ə-)

adjective

  1. producing, or able to produce, the desired effect
  2. having legal force; valid

Etymology: ME < OFr effectuel < ML effectualis

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