1
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
Hoosiers will have greater access to government proceedings following the enactment of a new Indiana law requiring most state and local governing bodies to livestream their public meetings.
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Cate Charron, IndyStar, 8 July 2025
Wisconsin state lawmakers and Gov. Tony Evers quickly passed and signed the state budget just hours earlier to secure additional Medicaid funding before the federal bill's enactment.
—Lawrence Andrea, jsonline.com, 4 July 2025
This change will apply to states that expanded Medicaid, which Connecticut did after the enactment of the Affordable Care Act.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 4 July 2025
But since the 1986 law's enactment, the task force has never produced a report.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 24 July 2025
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Cate Charron, IndyStar, 8 July 2025
Wisconsin state lawmakers and Gov. Tony Evers quickly passed and signed the state budget just hours earlier to secure additional Medicaid funding before the federal bill's enactment.
—Lawrence Andrea, jsonline.com, 4 July 2025
This change will apply to states that expanded Medicaid, which Connecticut did after the enactment of the Affordable Care Act.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 4 July 2025
But since the 1986 law's enactment, the task force has never produced a report.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enactment
Noun
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Trump cannot federalize the city’s government without an act of Congress, an amendment to the Home Rule Act.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Aug. 2025
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The nostalgia has hit music as well, where TRL-era acts like Backstreet Boys, Nelly, the Goo Goo Dolls and Oasis are all enjoying successful residencies and summer tours.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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With big skills and improved execution, Sullivan is a frontrunner on beam.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The negotiation and execution of the facility was supported by Andrew Melichar, a strategic advisor to Vice Media along with Susan Williams and Ken Deutsch at Paul Hastings and Jonathan Osborn at Western Alliance along with Chris Spicer and Lauren Epstein at Akin Gump.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But a sprawling expanse of abusive online behavior doesn’t technically violate federal laws or individual company policies.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Aug. 2025
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This holding is considered a major win for EB-5 investors and undercuts the regional centers' argument that the new law did not change the status quo.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The company’s ticket sizes are typically large, and implementation is also complex and expensive, meaning that the product may not scale as well with small and medium-sized firms.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Given that the implementation of all this may overwhelm hospital waiting rooms and beds, overcrowd jails and prisons and require public housing, several questions arise.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This year, the average senator filed about 25 bills.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
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The bill, penned by Bronx City Councilman Rafael Salamanca, will be formally submitted at the Council’s meeting Thursday.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
12 Aug. 2025
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The draft amendments contradict Republican rhetoric about protecting ocean life.—
Ryan Green,
Scientific American,
6 Aug. 2025
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That amendment says that no plan can be drawn to favor or disfavor a political party, along with requiring that districts cannot be drawn to deny equal opportunity to racial minorities.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This brings a deep sense of fulfillment and prosperity, whether with a loved one or within yourself.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Rooted in the belief that manufacturing can provide both economic vitality and personal fulfillment, Roberts and his business partner Jocko Willink are building an apparel and footwear brand that prioritizes local supply chains, environmental impact and quality craftsmanship.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
5 Aug. 2025
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Last month, just 100 miles southeast of Bob Jones University, the city of Columbia, South Carolina, repealed its ordinance banning conversion therapy.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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Merkley said residents will be offered emergency shelter beds, as required by the city ordinance governing camp closures.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
31 July 2025
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“Enactment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enactment. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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