enact

verb

en·​act i-ˈnakt 

enacted; enacting; enacts

transitive verb

1

: to establish by legal and authoritative act

specifically : to make into law

enact a bill

2

: act out

enact a role

enactor

i-ˈnak-tər 

noun

Synonyms of enact

• pass
• constitute
• legislate
• approve
• make

Examples of enact in a Sentence

Congress will enact legislation related to that issue.

The law was finally enacted today.

Recent Examples on the Web

With less access to scholarships and aid, some students may elect to choose a different path of study, potentially sinking enrollment below the quotas set by the law enacted last year. —Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 9 Jan. 2026

Reverse tax cuts enacted in the 2025 legislative session? —Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026

Town meeting voters in Bellingham most recently rejected the NFG ordinance, while an NFG bylaw enacted by the Board of Health was recently rescinded by town meeting voters in Manchester-By-The-Sea. —Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 8 Jan. 2026

Let’s see the MZO rules and create a complete searchable database of each time a MZO is proposed and is enacted and give New Yorkers a chance to comment. —New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for enact

• abstract
• attacked
• attract
• contact
• contract
• detract
• distract
• exact
• extract
• hijacked
• impact
• intact

Kids Definition

enact

verb

en·​act in-ˈakt 

1

: to make (as a bill) into law

enact legislation

2

: to act out

enact a scene from a play

enactor

-ˈak-tər 

noun

Legal Definition

enact

transitive verb

en·​act i-ˈnakt 

: to establish by legal and authoritative act : make into law

enact a bill