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- DictionaryEn·act/enˈakt/
verb
- 1. make (a bill or other proposal) law: "legislation was enacted in 1987 to attract international companies"
- 2. act out (a role or play) on stage.
enact something (formal) to put something into practice. This involves identifying problems and enacting solutions. Definition of enact verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
6 days ago · enact in American English. (ɛnˈækt ; ɪnˈækt ) verb transitive. 1. to make (a bill, etc.) into a law; pass (a law); decree; ordain. 2. to represent or perform in or as in a play; act out. Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition.
verb. order by virtue of superior authority; decree. “the legislature enacted this law in 1985” synonyms: ordain. see more. verb. act out; represent or perform as if in a play. synonyms: act out, reenact. see more. Pronunciation. US. /ɛnˈækt/ UK. /ɛnˈækt/ Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Enact."
Definition of enact – Learner’s Dictionary. enact. verb [ T ] uk / ɪˈnækt / us. enact verb [T] (MAKE LAW) Add to word list Add to word list. to make something into a law: [ often passive ] When was this legislation enacted? enact verb [T] (PERFORM) to perform a story or play. enactment. noun [ U ]
Enact definition, to make into an act or statute: Congress has enacted a new tax law. See more.
1. somewhat formal : to perform (something, such as a scene in a play) We will enact [= act out] parts of three plays. 2. : to make (a bill or other legislation) officially become part of the law. Congress will enact legislation related to that issue. The law was finally enacted today. — enactment. /ɪ ˈnæktmənt/ noun, plural enactments. [noncount]
1. to make into an act or statute. 2. (Law) to establish by law; ordain or decree. 3. to represent or perform in or as if in a play; to act out. enˈactable adj. enˈactive, enˈactory adj. enˈactment, enˈaction, enacture n. enˈactor n.
