'Effectuate' definitions:

Definition of 'effectuate'

From: WordNet
verb
Produce; "The scientists set up a shock wave" [syn: effect, effectuate, set up]

Definition of 'Effectuate'

From: GCIDE
  • Effectuate \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. [1913 Webster]
  • A fit instrument to effectuate his desire. --Sir P. Sidney. [1913 Webster]
  • In order to effectuate the thorough reform. --G. T. Curtis. [1913 Webster]