enactment

[en-akt-muhnt]

noun

1. the act of enacting.

2. the state or fact of being enacted.

3. something that is enacted; a law or statute.

4. a single provision of a law.

Other Word Forms

• nonenactment noun
• reenactment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of enactment¹

First recorded in 1810–20; enact + -ment

Example Sentences

As the Republican-dominated House and Senate continue to move their budget bills toward enactment, we’ve been hearing a lot of hypocritical persiflage about “able-bodied” Americans taking undue advantage of Medicaid and food stamps.

From Los Angeles Times

"I'm hoping for the enactment of this new legislation as soon as possible, maybe towards the end of this year, maybe at the beginning of next year," Promphan says.

From BBC

But those have flattened out as a percentage of gross domestic product since 2010, when the enactment of the Affordable Care Act brought better access to medical care to millions of Americans.

From Los Angeles Times

They include historic documentary scenes, modern enactments, cartoons and graphics.

From Los Angeles Times

From its enactment to today, it has been used 30 times.

From Salon

Related Words

• legislation 
• proclamation 
• ratification