Noun	1.	effect - a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event" Synonyms: consequence, result, upshot, outcome, event, issue
	2.	effect - an outward appearance; "he made a good impression"; "I wanted to create an impression of success"; "she retained that bold effect in her reproductions of the original painting" Synonyms: impression
	3.	effect - (of a law) having legal validity; "the law is still in effect" Synonyms: force
	4.	effect - a symptom caused by an illness or a drug; "the effects of sleep loss"; "the effect of the anesthetic"
	5.	effect - an impression (especially one that is artificial or contrived); "he just did it for effect"
	6.	effect - the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work Synonyms: gist, essence, burden, core
Verb	1.	effect - produce; "The scientists set up a shockwave" Synonyms: bring about, effectuate, set up
	2.	effect - act so as to bring into existence; "effect a change"

EFFECT. The operation of a law, of an agreement, or an act, is called its effect.
2. By the laws of the United States, a patent cannot be granted for an effect only, but it may be for a new mode or application of machinery to produce effects. 1 Gallis. 478; see 4 Mason, 1; Pet. C. C. R. 394; 2 N. H. R. 61.

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