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enactment
noun
en·act·ment
i-ˈnak(t)-mənt
Examples of enactment in a Sentence
as a result of an enactment by Congress, this breathtaking canyon will be permanently protected from development
the enactment of the crime is suggested but never actually shown on screen
Recent Examples on the Web
The economic tone of this administration was set in its first 50 days with the enactment of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan.
—Brian Riedl, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 July 2024
By Justin Worland June 24, 2024 8:00 AM EDT
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), President Biden’s climate investment law, took more than a year of negotiation and debate before enactment.
—Justin Worland, TIME, 24 June 2024
Compliance Challenges and Best Practices The enactment of HB 3773 reflects a broader regulatory trend that underscores the importance of responsible AI usage in employment.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
Anderson’s enactment of the complex emotions involved in parenting an adolescent are often poignant.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 29 July 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1792, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Dictionary Entries Near enactment
Cite this Entry
“Enactment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enactment. Accessed 14 Sep. 2024.
Kids Definition
enactment
noun
en·act·ment
in-ˈak(t)-mənt
1
: the act of enacting : the state of being enacted
2
Legal Definition
enactment
noun
en·act·ment
1
: the act of enacting : the state of being enacted
2
: something (as a law) that has been enacted
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