enact

[en-akt]

verb (used with object)

1. to make into an act or statute.

   Congress has enacted a new tax law.

2. to represent on or as on the stage; act the part of.

   to enact Hamlet.

enact

/ ɪnˈækt /

verb

1. to make into an act or statute

2. to establish by law; ordain or decree

3. to represent or perform in or as if in a play; to act out

Other Word Forms

• enactable adjective
• enactor noun
• enactive adjective
• enactment noun
• preenact verb (used with object)
• reenact verb (used with object)
• unenacted adjective
• well-enacted adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of enact¹

First recorded in 1375–1425, enact is from the late Middle English word enacten. See en- ¹, act

Example Sentences

The policy, enacted Sept. 11, requires oversight officials to send many types of communications to the Executive Office of the Board of Supervisors for approval.

From Los Angeles Times

World Animal Protection, who worked with the city to enact the ordinance, said in a statement the ban protects countless animals from suffering.

From Los Angeles Times

According to one analysis, the president has already seen 47% of the Project 2025 agenda, which seeks to turn the country into a White Christian authoritarian plutocracy enacted.

From Salon

I believe that there was substantial opposition to enacting such legislation from various sources.

From BBC

Rookie Rasmus Hojgaard missed the cut on Friday, and he was joined in an early exit by Robert MacIntyre as the DP World Tour enacted an unusual cut after the third round.

From BBC

Related Words

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• decree 
• determine 
• establish 
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