enact
Americanverb (used with object)
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to make into an act or statute.
Congress has enacted a new tax law.
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to represent on or as on the stage; act the part of.
to enact Hamlet.
verb
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to make into an act or statute
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to establish by law; ordain or decree
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to represent or perform in or as if in a play; to act out
Other Word Forms
- enactable adjective
- enactive adjective
- enactment noun
- enactor noun
- preenact verb (used with object)
- reenact verb (used with object)
- unenacted adjective
- well-enacted adjective
Etymology
Origin of enact
First recorded in 1375–1425, enact is from the late Middle English word enacten. See en- 1, act
Example Sentences
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However, about half of the levies could be rolled back if the Supreme Court rules that the president’s use of emergency powers to enact them was unlawful.
From Barron's
The company has also enacted price increases on its products, which some analysts are taking as an encouraging sign that Salesforce’s AI offerings are adding value for customers.
From MarketWatch
A law enacted last month that orders the Justice Department to release a broad set of sealed investigative materials tied to Epstein and his associates.
From Salon
"I am satisfied, and the ministry is satisfied, that those procedures are being enacted and we'll continue to keep it under review."
From BBC
Palpatine is the unseen villain in this second and final season, enacting his authoritarian will through recognizable means.
From Salon
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