1
as in act
a rule of conduct or action laid down by a governing authority and especially a legislature
as a result of an enactment by Congress, this breathtaking canyon will be permanently protected from development
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as in execution
the doing of an action
the enactment of the crime is suggested but never actually shown on screen
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Recent Examples of enactment
Downs said the university had already done so for at least one semester prior to the enactment of the law.
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Nathan Ansell, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2025
These enactments survived because the Supreme Court did not extend the First Amendment to the states until 1940.
—Lydia Artz, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
Current members would have 180 days from enactment to divest their holdings or put them into a blind trust.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Current members would have 180 days from enactment to divest their holdings or put them into a blind trust.
—Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 3 Sep. 2025
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Nathan Ansell, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2025
These enactments survived because the Supreme Court did not extend the First Amendment to the states until 1940.
—Lydia Artz, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
Current members would have 180 days from enactment to divest their holdings or put them into a blind trust.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Current members would have 180 days from enactment to divest their holdings or put them into a blind trust.
—Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enactment
Noun
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The act requires virtual currency kiosk operators to register with the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, provide reports detailing all kiosk locations, and provide full refunds to new customers who are victims of scams at kiosks.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
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Victims should document evidence, prioritize safety and report incidents promptly, even if unsure whether the act constitutes a crime, officials said.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The execution was off, but the call was the right one at the perfect time.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Another canvas which adapts well to nearly any shade thrown its way is the Air Jordan 12, which will soon take on a new white-and-green execution that’s said to be inspired by the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
5 Oct. 2025
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The bill lists several topics teachers could discuss, including the religious background of the signers of the Declaration of Independence (which included Protestants and Deists), President George Washington's farewell address and the biblical Ten Commandments' influence on American law.—
Jessie Balmert,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Oct. 2025
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By law, half of the 20,000 available scholarships are required to go to families with no income cap, meaning even those making $1 million or more could qualify.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
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Second, ensure the whole executive team fully buys into the idea and holds others accountable for implementation.—
Adam Gale,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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Trump reportedly may travel to Egypt as soon as Saturday to oversee implementation.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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While voting on the bill is unlikely, the provision banning software tools like virtual private networks, or VPNs, has caused concern over potential government overreach in tech spaces.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Senate Democrats, who are demanding a permanent extension of federal subsidies to help people afford health insurance under the Affordable Care Act, have voted down the funding bill four times.—
Terry Moseley,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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Under the Kigali amendment ratified in 2016, the US committed to reduce hydrofluorocarbons by about 85% before 2036, and HFA inhalers are among the hydrofluorocarbons that will probably be phased down.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
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Legal scholars say the administration's interpretation is countered by the amendment's history and subsequent Supreme Court rulings.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Oct. 2025
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As the excitement mounts, lingering questions of purpose and fulfillment bubble to the surface, revealing the hidden costs of fame and the crossroads between love and ambition.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
6 Oct. 2025
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The most extraordinary things a woman can achieve are self-fulfilment and a strong sense of self-identity.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Oct. 2025
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In addition to the cut-through traffic prohibitions for trucks on residential streets, city staff will work with the City Council on ordinance revisions to strengthen penalties on truck operators and owners who do not comply with signs and restrictions.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The ordinance was intended to keep streets, parks and other property sanitary and minimize public health and safety hazards, according to board documents.—
Sofi Zeman
October 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Enactment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enactment. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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