Enact
/ɪˈnækt/
Definitions
- (v.) To make a proposal or bill into law by formal legislative process.
The legislature decided to enact new environmental regulations.
- (v.) To perform or carry out a role or actions, especially in a staged or symbolic manner.
The court enacts the principles of justice through its rulings.
Forms
- enacts
- enacted
- enacting
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Commentary
Typically used in the context of formal lawmaking, 'enact' denotes the official adoption of legal rules; in other contexts, it may refer to performing or implementing an action.
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