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Op"er*a*tive (?), a. [Cf.L. operativus, F. opératif.] 1. Having the power of acting; hence, exerting force, physical or moral; active in the production of effects; as, an operative motive; operative laws.
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It holds in all operative principles. South.
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2. Producing the appropriate or designed effect; efficacious; effective; as, an operative dose, rule, or penalty.
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3. (Surg.) Based upon, or consisting of, an operation or operations; as, operative surgery.
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Op"er*a*tive, n. 1. A skilled worker; an artisan; esp., one who operates a machine in a mill or manufactory.
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2. One who acts as an agent of another, especially a detective or spy.
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