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English to English adjective satellite
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exerting force or influence |  | Example: the law is effective immediately
a warranty good for two years
the law is already in effect (or in force)
source: wordnet30 adverb
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in actuality or reality or fact | | Example: she is effectively his wife
in effect, they had no choice
source: wordnet30
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