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   En·act

   /enˈakt/

   

   verb

   • 1. make (a bill or other proposal) law: "legislation was enacted in 1987 to attract international companies"
   • ▪ put into practice (a belief, idea, or suggestion).
   • 2. act out (a role or play) on stage.

   Word Origin late Middle English (formerly also as inact): from en-1, in-2, + act, suggested by medieval Latin inactare, inactitare.

   Derivatives

   • 1. enactable adjective
   • 2. enaction noun
   • 3. enactive adjective
   • 4. enactor noun

   Scrabble Points: 7

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishENACT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   ENACT definition: 1. to make something into a law: 2. to perform a story or play. Learn more.

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   Enact definition, to make into an act or statute: Congress has enacted a new tax law. See more.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › enactsEnacts Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of ENACT is to establish by legal and authoritative act; specifically : to make into law. How to use enact in a sentence.

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   enact meaning, definition, what is enact: to act in a play, story etc: Learn more.

6. www.betterwordsonline.com › dictionary › enactEnact - Definition, Meaning, Synonyms, Etymology

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   Dictionary definition of enact. To make a law, rule, or policy official and legally binding by passing and putting it into effect. "The parliament is expected to enact reforms to the healthcare system." Detailed meaning of enact.

7. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › enactenact - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Feb 2, 2024 · Verb [ edit] enact (third-person singular simple present enacts, present participle enacting, simple past and past participle enacted) ( transitive, law) To make (a bill) into law . ( transitive) To act the part of; to play . ( transitive) To do; to effect . Derived terms [ edit] enactability. enactable. enactably. enaction. enactor.

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   The meaning of enact. Definition of enact. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.