in effect

/ɪn əˈfɛkt/
/ɪn ɛˈfɛkt/
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Definitions of in effect
  1. adjective
    exerting force or influence
    “the law is already in effect (or in force)”
    synonyms: effective, good, in force
    operative
    being in force or having or exerting force
  2. adverb
    in actuality or reality or fact
    “in effect, they had no choice”
    synonyms: effectively
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