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Really; operative
Answer for the clue "Really; operative ", 9 letters:
in effect
Word definitions for in effect in dictionaries
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
adj. exerting force or influence; "the law is effective immediately"; "a warranty good for two years"; "the law is already in effect (or in force)" [syn: effective , good , in effect(p) , in force(p) ]
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Effect \Ef*fect"\, n. [L. effectus, fr. efficere, effectum, to effect; ex + facere to make: cf. F. effet, formerly also spelled effect. See Fact .] Execution; performance; realization; operation; as, the law goes into effect in May. That no compunctious ...
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
a. 1 operate or functioning; in force; in play. 2 actually, practically. adv. For all practical purposes; in practice; virtually; essentially; basically.
Usage examples of in effect.
But then the second shadow appeared across the way, and Aydrian was immediately reminded of the truth of Jilseponie, that she had abandoned him to die, that she had, in effect, forced him into slavery at the hands of cruel Lady Dasslerond!
Pony shrugged again, then came forward and wrapped Bradwarden in a hug, and though that embrace was supposed to show the centaur that all was forgiven, was in effect supposed to comfort Bradwarden, as the centaur wrapped his muscular arms about Pony and held her even closer, it was she who was most comforted.
With Aydrian gone and Kalas involved in the control and complete subjugation of the southland, the monk was, in effect, the absolute ruler of Palmaris.
Earl DePaunch asked with feigned incredulity, for they all knew that the actions of Warder Constantine Presso were hardly treasonous, and were, in effect, more self-defense than anything else.
We are in effect dealing with a species full of fanaticsand fanatics, by definition, are not to be constrained by threats of force which would deter more rational individuals.
The disapproval of any one of the members would, in effect, veto the nomination.