as in to pass
to put into effect through legislative or authoritative action
Congress enacts all laws relating to foreign trade and immigration
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Similar legislation is being enacted this year in Florida, Virginia, Wisconsin and Idaho.
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John C. Goodman, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024
In October 2023, California enacted a bill to ban the statewide sale of mattresses and upholstered furniture that contains fiberglass, effective January 1, 2027.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 3 Sep. 2024
Several more laws will be enacted through the Aparajita Woman and Child Bill.
—Trisha Mukherjee, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2024
In 1998, for instance, the legislature enacted a ban on purely personal spending from campaign funds — but the new restrictions affected only future politicians.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2024
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John C. Goodman, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024
In October 2023, California enacted a bill to ban the statewide sale of mattresses and upholstered furniture that contains fiberglass, effective January 1, 2027.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 3 Sep. 2024
Several more laws will be enacted through the Aparajita Woman and Child Bill.
—Trisha Mukherjee, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2024
In 1998, for instance, the legislature enacted a ban on purely personal spending from campaign funds — but the new restrictions affected only future politicians.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2024
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“Enact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enact. Accessed 9 Sep. 2024.
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