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effectuate Definition

ef·fec·tu·ate (----āt′)

transitive verb -·at′ed, -·at′·ing

to bring about; cause to happen; effect

Etymology: < Fr effectuer (< L effectus: see effect), with ending after verbs in -ate (e.g., actuate)

effectuate Related Forms

ef·fec′·tu·a′tion noun

effectuate Usage Examples

Object

change: How can we use ICT's to truly effectuate social change?