Effectuate
/ɪˈfektʃueɪt/
Definitions
- (v.) To put into force or operation; to carry out or bring about a legal act or agreement.
The parties effectuated the contract by signing it in the presence of witnesses.
Forms
- effectuates
- effectuated
- effectuating
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Commentary
Commonly used in legal drafting to emphasize the formal completion or execution of a legal instrument or act.
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