Synonyms of enacting

enacting

verb

present participle of enact

as in passing

to put into effect through legislative or authoritative action

Congress enacts all laws relating to foreign trade and immigration

Synonyms & Similar Words

• passing
• constituting
• legislating
• approving
• making
• dictating
• authorizing
• ratifying
• ordaining
• effecting
• laying down
• permitting
• executing
• sanctioning
• administering
• reenacting
• decreeing
• proclaiming
• bringing about
• repassing
• allowing
• confirming

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• repealing
• revoking
• abolishing
• killing
• rescinding
• invalidating
• canceling
• reversing
• overturning
• nullifying
• abrogating
• annulling
• voiding

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of enacting

The two fraternity brothers were sentenced to two years in prison, following Florida enacting a tougher anti-hazing law in 2005. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026

But starting the debate over solvency by agreeing to borrow massive amounts of money before enacting structural reform is exactly the wrong idea. — Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

DeChambeau became increasingly animated as the conversation continued, repeatedly re-enacting his swing. — Brody Miller, New York Times, 17 July 2026

In enacting the president’s priorities, the administration oversaw precipitous drops in border crossings and increased the number of people held in detention and deported. — Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 16 July 2026

California currently has some of the highest housing prices in the nation—despite enacting hundreds of bills in recent years that purported to solve the problem. — Kileen Lindgren, Oc Register, 16 July 2026

The city council would not be able to vote on enacting the moratorium until December. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026

Thursday's administrative agreement was expected to remove obstacles to enacting the earlier deal. — ABC News, 9 July 2026

President Joe Biden sought to bolster the program known as Obamacare by enacting more generous tax subsidies, driving down out-of-pocket costs for consumers and increasing enrollment to more than 20 million Americans. — Rachel Spears — Kff Health News, STAT, 8 July 2026