TO THAT EFFECT Definition & Meaning

to that effect

With that basic or general meaning, as in He said he was very worried, or words to that effect. This term is also put as to the effect that when introducing a clause, as in She was a little vague but said something to the effect that she'd repay the loan very soon. [Mid-1600s]

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There were votes to that effect in the UN General Assembly.

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He said Marta's allegations were "not correct" and that he had "evidence to that effect".

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"It clearly says on his name tag, 'Look after me', or words to that effect, and hopefully people will adhere to that. Be kind."

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However, the room he was sharing was booked in his physio's name, and a note left at the front desk to that effect was not communicated to the doping control officer.

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In his first term, Trump supported a ban and signed an executive order to that effect.

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