ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Enact

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɪˈnækt/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Enact is a verb meaning (transitive, law) To make (a bill) into law.

Meaning

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

More Meanings

  1. (transitive) To act the part of; to play.
  2. (transitive) To do; to effect.

Example Sentences

I did enact Julius Caesar.
The king enacts more wonders than a man.
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.

Word Forms

Synonyms for enact

Depending on context, synonyms include perform, ordain, reenact.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include reenact, ordain, enactment, introduce, establish, dictate.

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