enactment

en·act·ment

noun \-ˈnak(t)-mənt\

Definition of ENACTMENT

1

: the act of enacting : the state of being enacted

2

: something (as a law) that has been enacted

Examples of ENACTMENT

1. <as a result of an enactment by Congress, this breathtaking canyon will be permanently protected from development>
2. <the enactment of the murder is never actually shown on screen>

First Known Use of ENACTMENT

1792

Related to ENACTMENT

Synonyms: act, bill, constitution, law, ordinance, statute

Antonyms: nonfulfillment, nonperformance

Related Words: command, commandment, decree, dictate, directive, edict, fiat, ruling; bylaw, ground rule, regulation, rule; amendment, legislation; common law, martial law; blue law; prohibition, proscription, restriction; canon, capitulary, encyclical

Near Antonyms: higher law

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