enacts; enacted; enacting
1
somewhat formal
: to perform (something, such as a scene in a play)
We will enact [=act out] parts of three plays.
2
: to make (a bill or other legislation) officially become part of the law
Congress will enact legislation related to that issue.
The law was finally enacted today.
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“Enact.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/enact. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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