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View synonyms for enact

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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

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

However, he adds that "while there have been discussions about implementing laws similar to the Talent Agency Act, no such legislation has been enacted yet".

From BBC

While some tariffs have been in existence long before Trump's presidency, the U.S. enacted new tariffs during his first administration, such as the Section 301 tariffs that added taxes on certain imported goods from China.

From Salon

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.

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