in effect
US /ɪn ɪˈfekt/
UK /ɪn ɪˈfekt/
1.
по сути, в силе
in fact, although not officially stated or intended
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The new policy is in effect as of today.
Новая политика вступает в силу с сегодняшнего дня.
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He is, in effect, the manager, even though he doesn't have the title.
Он, по сути, менеджер, хотя у него нет такого звания.