2. Actually; in effect. [Obs.] Fuller.

Ef*fec"tu*al*ness, n. The quality of being effectual.

Ef*fec"tu*ate (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Effectuated (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Effectuating.] [Cf. F. effectuer. See Effect, n. & v. t.] To bring to pass; to effect; to achieve; to accomplish; to fulfill.

A fit instrument to effectuate his desire.

Sir P. Sidney.

In order to effectuate the thorough reform.

G. T. Curtis.

Ef*fec`tu*a"tion (?), n. Act of effectuating.

{ Ef*fec"tu*ose` (?), Ef*fec"tu*ous (?), } a. Effective. [Obs.] B. Jonson.

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