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Adverb: in effect
  1. In actuality, reality or fact
    "in effect, they had no choice";
    - effectively
Adjective: in effect
  1. Exerting force or influence
    "the law is already in effect (or in force)";
    - effective, good, in force

See also: operative

Nearest

in conclusion
in condition
in darkness
in demand
in detail
in dishabille
in due course
in due season
in due time
in earnest
in effect
in essence
in everyone's thoughts
in evidence
in extremis
in fact
in fiscal matters
in flagrante delicto
in flames
in flight
in for