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Enact

/ɪˈnækt/ · verb

Meaning

(transitive, law) To make (a bill) into law..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (transitive, law) To make (a bill) into law.
  2. (transitive) To act the part of; to play.
  3. (transitive) To do; to effect.

Example Sentences

The practical effect of the Government's new anti-strike bill on the rail disputes in Great Britain is awaited, after the legislation was enacted.
I did enact Julius Caesar.
The king enacts more wonders than a man.

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What does enact mean?

Enact means (transitive, law) To make (a bill) into law..

What is a synonym for enact?

Common synonyms include act out, perform, ordain, reenact.

What is the opposite of enact?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use enact in a sentence?

The practical effect of the Government's new anti-strike bill on the rail disputes in Great Britain is awaited, after the legislation was enacted.

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