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

It is often a key player in areas where business and national security interests collide, such as restricting technology exports to China or enacting tariffs to protect US steel.

From BBC

Trump reaffirmedhis long-time plan to enact “the largest deportation in American history” in a response to a Nov. 8 Truth Social post from Tom Fitton, president of the conservative group Judicial Watch.

From Salon

Presidents do not set borrowing costs, though policies their administrations enact can influence the price of a loan.

From Los Angeles Times

Hoover notes that there are ways Trump might skirt the legislative process to enact his will as he appoints people to leadership positions ranging from health care to the U.S.

From Salon

At least 26 states have enacted partial or total bans on youth gender-transition care, according to the Human Rights Campaign.

From Salon

Related Words

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