WorldAugust 25, 2026

effectuating

uh-FEK-choo-ay-ting

Definition

The act of putting a plan, order, or policy into operation or reality.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'effectus,' meaning 'accomplished' or 'brought about.' It entered English in the 17th century as a way to describe successfully carrying out a desired outcome or decree.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the government's attempt to put President Trump's executive order on mail voting into practice, despite ongoing legal challenges.

Supreme Court Lifts Injunction Blocking Trump’s Attack on Mail Voting — But Did Not Rule on Its Legality

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