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
The Democratic Caucus said the fines are being assessed under rules enacted in 2023 specifically to punish Texas House Democrats for breaking quorum in 2021, when members left the state for 38 days to block GOP voting restrictions.
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S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
There are many other examples like this such as Prohibition enacted in 1920.
—David Thomas, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
The law, if enacted, would require the Federal Trade Commission to work with third-party certifiers to determine the recyclability, compostability or reusability of a product or packaging material, and make the designation consistent across the country.
—Susanne Rust
follow, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026
Despite a slew of reforms enacted last year to rein in the practices of towing companies, more needs to be done to protect consumers whose cars face removal and possible sale, the commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles said Tuesday.
—Dave Altimari, ProPublica, 7 Jan. 2026
Every day, Trump exhibits his contempt for laws enacted by Congress — and for the Constitution itself.
—Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Financial experts have repeatedly raised logistical concerns regarding the enormity of the payment and how it would be enacted.
—Time, 7 Jan. 2026
Any plan for dividend checks would likely require new legislation passed by Congress, but no solid plans have been enacted.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Jan. 2026
The city had enacted a special events policy that would prevent the group from holding the festival at the public square downtown.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 6 Jan. 2026
S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
There are many other examples like this such as Prohibition enacted in 1920.
—David Thomas, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
The law, if enacted, would require the Federal Trade Commission to work with third-party certifiers to determine the recyclability, compostability or reusability of a product or packaging material, and make the designation consistent across the country.
—Susanne Rust
follow, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026
Despite a slew of reforms enacted last year to rein in the practices of towing companies, more needs to be done to protect consumers whose cars face removal and possible sale, the commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles said Tuesday.
—Dave Altimari, ProPublica, 7 Jan. 2026
Every day, Trump exhibits his contempt for laws enacted by Congress — and for the Constitution itself.
—Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Financial experts have repeatedly raised logistical concerns regarding the enormity of the payment and how it would be enacted.
—Time, 7 Jan. 2026
Any plan for dividend checks would likely require new legislation passed by Congress, but no solid plans have been enacted.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Jan. 2026
The city had enacted a special events policy that would prevent the group from holding the festival at the public square downtown.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enacted
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The bill passed the Assembly and is currently in the Senate.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Illinois passed a first-in-the-nation law addressing this issue in 2024, and both red and blue states are exploring similar solutions.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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That constituted a third of the district’s irrigable farmland.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Jan. 2026
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In remarks published online, a spokesperson for China's foreign ministry criticized the United States and suggested the attack constituted a violation of international law.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
4 Jan. 2026
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If approved, new local sales taxes in Olathe would pay back the stadium bonds instead of going toward other local government functions.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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The county has approved the extra occupancy at Harvest Farm through March of this year.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Enacted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enacted. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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