Give effect to definition

Give effect to means to implement according to the applicable policy statement’s intentions, see: Environmental Defence Society Inc v The New Zealand King Salmon Co Ltd [2014] NZSC 38, at [80], and at [152]-[154]. This is a strong directive creating a firm obligation on those subject to it.
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Give effect to simply means 'implement'. On the face of it, it is a strong directive, creating a firm obligation on the part of those subject to it. However, the implementation of such a directive will be affected by what it relates to, that is, what must be given effect to. A requirement to give effect to a NPS which is framed in a specific and unqualified way (i.e. which creates an 'environmental bottom line') may, in a practical sense, be more prescriptive than a requirement to give effect to a NPS which is worded at a higher level of abstraction.
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Give effect to simply means “implement”. On the face of it, it is a strong directive, creating a firm obligation on the part of those subject to it.”2
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Examples of Give effect to in a sentence

  • Give effect to the requirement for procedural fairness of administrative action as contained in the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, 2000 (Act No. 3 of 2000).

  • Give effect to the strategy (through commissioning / de-commissioning decisions).

  • Give effect to priority rights the Airport Operator has granted to particular Users under ASAs to gates, aerobridges, and main aprons bays and standoff bays.

  • Give effect to registration which must be resumed as per section 54(2)(b) of the Act; or register replacement registration giving effect to section 54(2)(b) (as applicable)Ensure registration for existing interests is retained as these continue to apply.

  • Give effect to the convention relating to the arrest of sea going ships, Brussels 1952.

  • Give effect to good employer policies and practices through effective procedures, instructions or guidelines.

  • Specifically, the Act seeks to:o Provide a legal and administrative framework that will promote cooperative, coordinated and integrated coastal management;o Preserve, protect and enhance the status of the coastal environment as the heritage of all;o Ensure that coastal resources are managed in the interest of the whole community;o Ensure that there is equitable access to the opportunities and benefits derived from the coast; ando Give effect to South Africa’s international law obligations.

  • The programme aims to: • Give effect to the right of every child to live within his or her own family; • Provide children with psychological and social protection against the negative effects of institutionalization; • Build the capacity of families to fulfil their duty to provide their children with a sound upbringing; • Focus efforts on children still in institutions who face a different kind of threat.

  • Give effect to Municipal spatial development frameworks and integrated development plans.

  • Give effect to Regulation (EU) 2016/426 on appliances burning gaseous fuels.


More Definitions of Give effect to

Give effect to means "implement
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Give effect to means to implement according to the applicable policy statement’s intentions.
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Give effect to means to implement, and is a strong directive, creating a firm obligation on the part of those subject to it.5
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Give effect to simply means "implement". On the face of it, this is a strong directive that creates a firm obligation.10 However, the implementation of such a directive will be affected by what it relates to and, I submit, the context in which the underlying policy was developed.
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Give effect to simply means “implement”. On the face of it, it is a strong directive, creating a firm obligation on the part of those subject to it. As the Environment Court said in Clevedon Cares Inc v Manukau City Council:
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Related to Give effect to

  • the Effective Date means each date that the Registration Statement and any post-effective amendment or amendments thereto became or become effective. "Execution Time" shall mean the date and time that this Agreement is executed and delivered by the parties hereto. "Basic Prospectus" shall mean the form of basic prospectus relating to the Securities contained in the Registration Statement at the Effective Date. "Prospectus" shall mean the Basic Prospectus as supplemented by the Prospectus Supplement. "Registration Statement" shall mean the Registration Statement referred to in paragraph (a) above, including incorporated documents, exhibits and financial statements, as amended at the Execution Time. "Rule 415" and "Rule 424" refer to such rules under the Act. Any reference herein to the Registration Statement, the Basic Prospectus, the Prospectus Supplement or the Prospectus shall be deemed to refer to and include the documents incorporated by reference therein pursuant to Item 12 of Form S-3 which were filed under the Exchange Act on or before the Effective Date or the issue date of the Basic Prospectus, the Prospectus Supplement or the Prospectus, as the case may be; and any reference herein to the terms "amend", "amendment" or "supplement" with respect to the Registration Statement, the Basic Prospectus, the Prospectus Supplement or the Prospectus shall be deemed to refer to and include the filing of any document under the Exchange Act after the Effective Date or the issue date of the Basic Prospectus, the Prospectus Supplement or the Prospectus, as the case may be, deemed to be incorporated therein by reference.

  • Unreasonable adverse effects on the environment means any unreasonable risk to humans or the environment, taking into account the economic, social, and environmental costs and benefits of the use of any pesticide.

  • Resignation Effective Date has the meaning specified in Section 9.06(a).

  • Has a record of such an impairment means has a history of, or has been misclassified as having, a mental or physical impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activi- ties.

  • Scheme Effective Date means the date on which a copy of the High Court order sanctioning a Scheme is duly filed on behalf of the Target with the Registrar of Companies in accordance with section 899 of the Companies Act.

  • Freeway means a divided multi-lane highway for through traffic with all crossroads separated in grade and with full control of access.

  • Local Street means an open (traversable) right-of-way that is not identified in Schedule E of the most recent City of Winnipeg Streets By-law No. 1481/77 (i.e. not a Regional Street);

  • Amendment No. 1 Effective Date has the meaning specified in Amendment No. 1.

  • Programme Effective Date means 5 December 2017.

  • Plan Effective Date means the “Effective Date” as defined in the Plan of Reorganization.

  • Statement of Departures means Schedule C-1 to the form of Proposal attached as Schedule C.

  • Amendment No. 2 Effective Date has the meaning specified in Amendment No. 2.