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in effect
[ɪn ɪˈfɛkt]
adverbial phrase
efetivamente
1.
in reality; essentially; practically speaking
The new policy is, in effect, a tax increase.
A nova política é, efetivamente, um aumento de impostos.
2.
currently valid or operational; in force
The contract is now in effect as of January 1st.
O contrato está em vigor desde 1º de janeiro.
Synonyms
effectively
essentially
in reality
in force
in operation
effectively speaking
Antonyms
in theory
nominally
ineffective
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
efetivamente
Most common usage
São Paulo
na prática
Alternative colloquial form
Rio de Janeiro
efetivamente
Standard usage
Portugal
efetivamente; em vigor
Both forms accepted, with 'em vigor' preferred for legal contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
take effect
come into effect
have an effect on
for all intents and purposes
when all is said and done
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