enactment

American  

[en-akt-muhnt] / ɛnˈækt mənt /

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.

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Other Word Forms

• nonenactment noun
• reenactment noun

Etymology

Origin of enactment

First recorded in 1810–20; enact + -ment

Example Sentences

I recall the intense inner excitement aroused in my heart by Alla Nazimova’s enactment of Mrs. Alving in a performance of Ibsen’s “Ghosts” in the 1930s.

From The Wall Street Journal

The updated definition would take effect one year after enactment.

From The Wall Street Journal

"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

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