in effect

Từ điển WordNet v3.1 - WordNet Dictionary

I - adjective

exerting force or influence (Freq. 4)
- the law is effective immediately
- a warranty good for two years
- the law is already in effect (or in force)
• Syn:
effective, good, in force
• Similar to:
operative

II - adverb

in actuality or reality or fact (Freq. 6)
- she is effectively his wife
- in effect, they had no choice
• Syn:
effectively
• Derived from adjective:
effective (for: effectively)