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enact

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of enact

to put into effect through legislative or authoritative action

Congress enacts all laws relating to foreign trade and immigration

Synonyms of enact

constitute, lay down, legislate, make, ordain, pass

Words Related to enact

reenact, repass

bring about, effect

allow, authorize, permit, sanction

decree, dictate, proclaim

administer, execute

approve, confirm, ratify

Near Antonyms of enact

abolish, abrogate, annul, cancel, invalidate, kill, nullify

overturn, reverse, void

Antonyms of enact

repeal, rescind, revoke

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