Effective
/ɪˈfɛktɪv/
Definitions
- (adj.) Producing the intended or expected result.
The new law was effective immediately upon enactment.
- (adj.) Having legal force or validity.
The contract is effective as of the date signed.
Forms
- effectively
- effectiveness
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Commentary
In legal drafting, "effective" often specifies when a statute or contract provision begins to apply, indicating the start of legal consequences.
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