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as in act
a rule of conduct or action laid down by a governing authority and especially a legislature
as a result of an enactment by Congress, this breathtaking canyon will be permanently protected from development
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as in execution
the doing of an action
the enactment of the crime is suggested but never actually shown on screen
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Recent Examples of enactment
This is despite major efforts, including the enactment of landmark legislation and the expenditure of more than $12 billion.
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Gerald Winegrad, Baltimore Sun, 10 Feb. 2025
The text of the orders was not visible, but they were announced as rescinding 78 Biden-era executive orders, freezing the enactment of new regulations, ordering federal workers to return to in-person work and withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement, among other things.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2025
On July 1, 2019, Congress codified many IRS Appeals principles through enactment of the Taxpayer First Act of 2019 (TFA).
—Matthew Roberts, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Since its enactment, the CTA has faced scrutiny and legal pushback, particularly concerning its reporting requirements for beneficial ownership information.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
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Gerald Winegrad, Baltimore Sun, 10 Feb. 2025
The text of the orders was not visible, but they were announced as rescinding 78 Biden-era executive orders, freezing the enactment of new regulations, ordering federal workers to return to in-person work and withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement, among other things.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2025
On July 1, 2019, Congress codified many IRS Appeals principles through enactment of the Taxpayer First Act of 2019 (TFA).
—Matthew Roberts, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Since its enactment, the CTA has faced scrutiny and legal pushback, particularly concerning its reporting requirements for beneficial ownership information.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enactment
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In a remarkable act of creation spurred on by the space race between America and the Soviet Union, science fiction television shows in the 1960s confidently came of age, emerging from campy low-budget offerings of space commandos amid cardboard sets and sparking rockets to more sophisticated fare.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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The band then became the first act to debut at No. 1 with its first six chart entries in the nearly 69-year history of the chart.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
11 Mar. 2025
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Another clip verified by CNN shows a militant dragging a middle-aged man – identified by local sources as villager Yazan Mostafa – out to his execution, carried by other unidentified fighters.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN,
17 Mar. 2025
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The companies that will thrive will be the ones that stop measuring effort and start amplifying execution.—
Kinga Vajda,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), which is responsible for national policy and programs that address housing needs and enforce fair housing laws, is no different.—
Rebecca Schneid,
TIME,
20 Mar. 2025
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The truth was somewhere in the middle: No, Kid Nation was never officially charged with violating child labor laws, but one kid did accidentally drink bleach — and another sustained a minor burn while cooking.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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The growing economic concerns in the United States, sparked by President Trump’s implementation of tariffs, are fostering an unfavorable climate for markets in general.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Lawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill in November to delay implementation of the program to give time for revisions.—
Maya Goldman,
Axios,
13 Mar. 2025
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Pelosi comes out against Schumer voting for the spending bill.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
21 Mar. 2025
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Another bill that’s problematic in Schwarte’s view is House Bill 878, introduced by Cody Vasut, R-Angleton.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2025
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If the amendment passes, board members will then take up resolutions to decide where the $139 million goes.—
Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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The Paul amendment would need a simple majority to be adopted.—
Alexander Bolton,
The Hill,
14 Mar. 2025
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Some cultures view it as a disruption to the social order, while others recognize it as a necessary path to individual fulfillment and healthier relationships.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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Engaging in a passion outside of work offers opportunities for creativity, relaxation and personal fulfillment.—
Judy E Davidson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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The ordinance later implements a 31-night minimum stay, which would take effect Jan. 1, 2027.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Mar. 2025
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The county’s ordinance adds provisions to prevent price hikes on short term vacation rentals and care facilities and prevent hoarding of goods to resell.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Enactment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enactment. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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