effective

effective, adj.

1. (Of a statute, order, contract, etc.) in operation at a given time (effective June 1). • A statute, order, or contract is often said to be effective beginning (and perhaps ending) at a designated time.

2. Performing within the range of normal and expected standards (effective counsel).

3. Productive; achieving a result (effective cause).

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