Entry Word: enact

Function: verb

Meaning: to put into effect through legislative or authoritative action <Congress enacts all laws relating to foreign trade and immigration>

Synonyms lay down, legislate, make, pass

Related Words bring about, effect; allow, authorize, permit, sanction; decree, dictate, proclaim; administer, execute; approve, confirm, ratify

Near Antonyms abolish, abrogate, annul, cancel, invalidate, nullify; overturn, reverse

Antonyms repeal, rescind, revoke