effectively abolish

Frequency: 7.18.9 per million words

to end something in a way that has a practical effect, even if not officially stated

abolishADVERB + abolish

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effectively

Examples (10)

  • The new immigration act effectively abolishes quotas on immigrants.
  • Automation has effectively abolished the need for manual data entry.
  • This new regulation, while not officially repealing the old law, effectively abolishes its power.
  • The widespread adoption of digital media has effectively abolished the traditional newspaper industry.
  • By making all content free, the streaming service has effectively abolished its own premium subscription model.
  • The peace treaty effectively abolished the borders that had existed for centuries.
  • The school's new 'no-homework' policy effectively abolishes the old system of nightly assignments.
  • If this bill passes, it will effectively abolish the right to anonymous speech online.
  • With the right global policies, we could effectively abolish extreme poverty.
  • The court's ruling effectively abolished the long-standing practice.