enact

[ en-akt ]

verb (used with object)

1. to make into an act or statute:

   Congress has enacted a new tax law.

2. to represent on or as on the stage; act the part of:

   to enact Hamlet.

enact

/ ɪnˈækt /

verb

1. to make into an act or statute
2. to establish by law; ordain or decree
3. to represent or perform in or as if in a play; to act out

Derived Forms

• enˈactable, adjective
• enˈactor, noun
• enˈactive, adjective
• enˈactment, noun

Other Words From

• en·acta·ble adjective
• en·actor noun
• preen·act verb (used with object)
• reen·act verb (used with object)
• unen·acted adjective
• well-en·acted adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of enact¹

First recorded in 1375–1425, enact is from the late Middle English word enacten. See en- ¹, act

Example Sentences

“This Republican team is united. We are on one team. We are excited to reclaim the majority and to get to work with our colleagues in the House to enact President Trump’s agenda,” Thune said during his victory speech on Wednesday.

From Salon

After a sometimes chaotic start to his first term, Trump is laying the groundwork for his next administration with a more clearly defined plan - and personnel ready to enact it.

From BBC

To start, the U.S. should enact paid family leave for all educators and end teachers’ Fair Labor Standards exemption.

From Los Angeles Times

In an apparently coordinated social media push beginning over the weekend, pro-Trump voices like Tucker Carlson, Elon Musk, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Vivek Ramaswamy, Charlie Kirk, and others rallied behind Scott as the only acceptable candidate willing to enact Trump’s agenda.

From Slate

If Republicans secure the House, they would hold the presidency, Senate and House, giving them the potential to enact sweeping legislation on tax reform, spending cuts, energy deregulation and border security.

From Salon

Related Words

• accomplish
• appoint
• decree
• determine
• establish
• execute
• formulate
• institute
• pass
• ratify