Enactment
/ɪˈnæktmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) The process of officially making a law or statute.
The enactment of the new policy was completed last month.
- (n.) A law or statute that has been formally enacted.
The enactment prohibits the use of handheld devices while driving.
Forms
- enactments
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Commentary
Enactment often refers both to the act of passing a law and the law itself; clarity depends on context.
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