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In literature, "effectuate" is employed as a formal term to indicate the deliberate process of bringing plans or intentions to fruition. Writers use it to describe the act of making a change or implementing a strategy, whether in legal, political, or personal contexts. For instance, it is used to denote the execution of governmental orders and reforms ([1], [2]), as well as the practical realization of abstract intentions ([3], [4]). The term often lends a sense of measured, purposeful action—as when a commission is set in motion to put new policies into effect ([5], [6]) or when an individual’s intentions are gradually translated into meaningful outcomes ([7], [8]). In this way, "effectuate" serves to bridge the gap between intent and result, emphasizing the transformation of ideas into concrete realities ([9], [10], [11]).
  1. A commission of cabinet members was ready to set out for Manila to effectuate the new order.
    — from History of the United States, Volume 5 by Elisha Benjamin Andrews
  2. The National Assembly profess to effectuate an entire regeneration of the country, and to eradicate all evils, moral, physical, and political.
    — from A Residence in France During the Years 1792, 1793, 1794 and 1795, CompleteDescribed in a Series of Letters from an English Lady: with Generaland Incidental Remarks on the French Character and Manners by Charlotte Biggs
  3. “But what object do you wish to effectuate by this?”
    — from Phil Purcel, The Pig-Driver; The Geography Of An Irish Oath; The Lianhan SheeTraits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works ofWilliam Carleton, Volume Three by William Carleton
  4. A vast network of organizations was erected to effectuate these various measures.
    — from Nazi Conspiracy and Aggression (Vol. II) by United States. Office of Chief of Counsel for the Prosecution of Axis Criminality
  5. [521] But a mere temporary change of domicile for the purpose of suing in a federal court is not sufficient to effectuate a change in citizenship.
    — from The Constitution of the United States of America: Analysis and InterpretationAnnotations of Cases Decided by the Supreme Court of the United States to June 30, 1952
  6. Also a committee of three to report such measures as shall be deemed best calculated to effectuate the objects of the charter.
    — from Fifty Years In The Northwest With An Introduction And Appendix Containing Reminiscences, Incidents And Notes by William H. C. (William Henry Carman) Folsom
  7. The only thing that could promote and effectuate my cure was yet wanting; an experimental knowledge of the redemption which is in Christ Jesus.
    — from The Works of William Cowper His life, letters, and poems, now first completed by the introduction of Cowper's private correspondence by William Cowper
  8. In what manner dost thou deem it most fitting to effectuate this purpose?"
    — from Arius the Libyan: A Romance of the Primitive Church by Nathan C. (Nathan Chapman) Kouns
  9. What writs may it issue to effectuate this control?
    — from School History of North Carolina : from 1584 to the present time by John W. (John Wheeler) Moore
  10. "In order to effectuate this great end, the first step must be to restore perfect obedience and due subordination to your administration.
    — from The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 12 (of 12) by Edmund Burke
  11. It must never be overlooked in this controversy that the laws of nature can effectuate nothing.
    — from The Supernatural in the New Testament, Possible, Credible, and Historical Or, An Examination of the Validity of Some Recent Objections Against Christianity as a Divine Revelation by C. A. (Charles Adolphus) Row

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