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1. The date on which an agreement, such as a contract or insurance policy, takes effect.

2. The date on which a registration of a new security filed with the SEC becomes effective, usually 20 days after the filing of the registration.

3. In an interest rate swap, the date the swap begins to accrue interest.

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