Synonyms of enacted

enacted

verb

past tense of enact

as in passed

to put into effect through legislative or authoritative action

Congress enacts all laws relating to foreign trade and immigration

Synonyms & Similar Words

• passed
• constituted
• approved
• legislated
• ordained
• made
• dictated
• laid down
• ratified
• authorized
• permitted
• effected
• reenacted
• sanctioned
• proclaimed
• brought about
• executed
• decreed
• administered
• repassed
• allowed
• confirmed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• repealed
• revoked
• rescinded
• abolished
• killed
• canceled
• reversed
• abrogated
• overturned
• invalidated
• annulled
• nullified
• voided

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of enacted

The Farm Recovery and Support Block Grant program hit a number of speed bumps since Congress enacted it in late 2024. — Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026

Nationwide, about 141 municipalities have enacted permanent or temporary bans, according to the city. — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 24 July 2026

The latest wave of levies were enacted under a section of the Trade Act of 1974. — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 24 July 2026

Congress enacted section 7217 in the aftermath of Watergate in an effort to separate IRS enforcement decisions from political influence. — Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Durbin was a congressman when the last major change to Social Security was enacted in 1983. — Lorie Konish, CNBC, 23 July 2026

In May, Florida Republicans enacted new districts, hoping to help their party gain four seats in the House of Representatives. — Rahul Mukherjee, NPR, 23 July 2026

Florida’s Second Chance Act was enacted after years of collaboration among physicians, families affected by sudden cardiac arrest, legislators, athletic leaders, and advocacy organizations. — Torie Bosch, STAT, 18 July 2026

New Jersey enacted its assault weapons law in 1990 following a mass shooting at a California elementary school. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 17 July 2026