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- effectuate (v.)[effectuate 词源字典]
- "bring to pass, accomplish, achieve," 1570s, from French effectuer, from Latin effectus "an effecting, accomplishment, performance" (see effect (n.)). According to OED, formed "on the model of" actuate. Related: Effectuated; effectuating.[effectuate etymology, effectuate origin, 英语词源]