enact

verb

en·​act i-ˈnakt How to pronounce enact (audio)
enacted; enacting; enacts

transitive verb

1
: to establish by legal and authoritative act
specifically : to make into law
enact a bill
2
: act out
enact a role
enactor noun

Examples of enact in a Sentence

Congress will enact legislation related to that issue. The law was finally enacted today.
Recent Examples on the Web And there’s some evidence that higher tariffs enacted during his presidency have cost American jobs. Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024 Target is an even larger retailer that Wells Fargo is concerned will suffer from high tariffs enacted in a second Trump term. Alex Harring, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2024 Meanwhile, both presidential candidates are out promising actions that, if enacted would only swell this tide of red ink. Milton Ezrati, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024 If enacted, these new regulations would have ensured that future space activities, such as private companies operating on the Moon or transporting tourists to orbit and back, pass critical safety checks. Thomas G. Roberts, The Conversation, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for enact 

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of enact was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Enact.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enact. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

enact

verb
en·​act in-ˈakt How to pronounce enact (audio)
1
: to make (as a bill) into law
enact legislation
2
: to act out
enact a scene from a play
enactor noun

Legal Definition

enact

transitive verb
en·​act i-ˈnakt How to pronounce enact (audio)
: to establish by legal and authoritative act : make into law
enact a bill

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