in effect

US /ɪn ɪˈfekt/
UK /ɪn ɪˈfekt/
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en efecto, en vigor

in fact, although not officially stated or intended

:
The new policy is in effect as of today.
La nueva política está en vigor a partir de hoy.
He is, in effect, the manager, even though he doesn't have the title.
Él es, en efecto, el gerente, aunque no tenga el título.