IN EFFECT Definition & Meaning

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in effect

For all practical purposes, as in This testimony in effect contradicted her earlier statement . [Late 1500s]
In or into operation, as in This law will be in effect in January . Related phrases include go into effect and take effect , which mean “become operative,” as in This law goes into effect January 1 , or It takes effect January 1 . Similarly, put into effect means “make operative,” as in When will the judge's ruling be put into effect? [Late 1700s] Also see in force , def. 2.

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Trump exempted Canada and Mexico from the 10% tariffs and reciprocal duties while a 25% tariff on imports from the countries remains in effect.

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The new tax will remain in effect until it’s repealed by voters.

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In each of those “limitations on freedom of speech were,” Hun observes, “in effect, limitations on the right of the people to govern themselves.”

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InZoi is in effect The Sims, with many similar features but one massive difference - far more realistic and even, at times, lifelike graphics.

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This means the RSF has in effect lost its control of the capital, even though its fighters are still present in Khartoum.

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