effectively dissolve
Frequency: 6.26.5 per million words
to end something in practice, even if not officially
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- The civilian government was effectively dissolved.
- With the departure of its key members, the committee has been effectively dissolved.
- After their huge argument, their business partnership was effectively dissolved, even though the paperwork took months.
- The new regulations would effectively dissolve any smaller political parties that couldn't meet the financial requirements.
- The treaty's violation by both sides meant the alliance was effectively dissolved.
- Once the project leader resigned, the special task force was effectively dissolved as everyone was reassigned.
- The CEO's restructuring plan will effectively dissolve the entire marketing department.
- The rebellion had effectively dissolved the king's authority in the northern provinces.
- Due to constant infighting and lack of quorum, the student council has effectively dissolved.
- His public denial of the terms effectively dissolved the secret pact they had made.