enactment

[ en-akt-muhnt ]

noun

1. the act of enacting.
2. the state or fact of being enacted.
3. something that is enacted; a law or statute.
4. a single provision of a law.

Other Words From

• nonen·actment noun
• reen·actment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of enactment¹

First recorded in 1810–20; enact + -ment

Example Sentences

After its enactment, the documentary reports, one flight left Dallas every day carrying women heading for California for abortions.

From Los Angeles Times

In general, that anxiety shows up in the defenses against it through a wide variety of hypermasculine poses, declarations and enactments.

From Salon

He was bragging about enactment of legislation creating a new petroleum watchdog within the energy commission.

From Los Angeles Times

He may also be hoping that people have a rose-colored recollection of what it was like for those Americans in the dark ages before enactment of the Affordable Care Act in 2010.

From Los Angeles Times

The enactment of this bill is a “monumental step to keep money in the pockets of consumers while helping the environment and the planet.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• legislation
• proclamation
• ratification