as in passed
to put into effect through legislative or authoritative action
Congress enacts all laws relating to foreign trade and immigration
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Recent Examples of enacted
Turetsky, the former city budget office staffer, says that Mamdani’s housing reforms, if enacted, will face fierce pushback from the real estate industry.
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Connor Greene, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Unlike the oppressive governments that have been affiliated with the socialist movement, modern-day democratic socialism strictly advocates for policies that can be enacted without threatening the power of the people.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
So far, Republicans have enacted new maps in four states for a potential net gain of nine seats.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
The practice was enacted into law in 1998.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
In 1977, after years of concern during the Vietnam era about unchecked executive action, Congress enacted the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
—James Sample, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
In 2005, legislation was enacted that defined daylight saving time dates.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2025
The dramatic increase was fueled by a sharp escalation in duties on imports, particularly those enacted mid-year.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
In July, Louisiana enacted a similar drone law that gives law enforcement the authority to intercept and disable unauthorized drones that pose a public safety threat, with penalties up to a $5,000 fine or one year in jail.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Connor Greene, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Unlike the oppressive governments that have been affiliated with the socialist movement, modern-day democratic socialism strictly advocates for policies that can be enacted without threatening the power of the people.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
So far, Republicans have enacted new maps in four states for a potential net gain of nine seats.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
The practice was enacted into law in 1998.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
In 1977, after years of concern during the Vietnam era about unchecked executive action, Congress enacted the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
—James Sample, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
In 2005, legislation was enacted that defined daylight saving time dates.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2025
The dramatic increase was fueled by a sharp escalation in duties on imports, particularly those enacted mid-year.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
In July, Louisiana enacted a similar drone law that gives law enforcement the authority to intercept and disable unauthorized drones that pose a public safety threat, with penalties up to a $5,000 fine or one year in jail.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enacted
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With about 90% of ballots counted, California voters passed Proposition 50 by a wide margin, but results from the Sacramento region reflect a community split on the measure.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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However, many legal analysts believe the justices will not overturn the precedent, and some additional legal protections for same-sex married couples were passed into federal law in 2022.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The compromises were not, in the end, ones that constituted red lines.—
Kerry Brown,
Time,
31 Oct. 2025
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Defense, prosecution presented conflicted arguments over use-of-force In court, prosecutors argued that Grayson's actions constituted murder.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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Musk won’t necessarily get all of that money, or even a cent of it, if the package is approved.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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During Wednesday’s hearing, the judge approved a motion allowing defense attorneys for Cullum, Twombly and co-defendant Tifany Adams to access jail phone calls and text messages made by all five defendants in the case.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Enacted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enacted. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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