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单词 enact
释义

enact

verb

en·​act i-ˈnakt How to pronounce enact (audio)
enacted; enacting; enacts

transitive verb

1
: to establish by legal and authoritative act
specifically : to make into law
enact a bill
2
: act out
enact a role
enactor
i-ˈnak-tər How to pronounce enact (audio)
noun

Synonyms

  • constitute
  • lay down
  • legislate
  • make
  • ordain
  • pass
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Example Sentences

Congress will enact legislation related to that issue. The law was finally enacted today.
Recent Examples on the Web Ironically, part of what spelled defeat for the measure was the rush by legislators to enact it quickly in the wake of the Supreme Court’s ruling in June. Dustin Gardiner, San Francisco Chronicle, 31 Aug. 2022 In investigating the school, officials with the Department of Education found a lack of understanding that those provisions were included in law and no effort to enact them. Courtney Tanner, The Salt Lake Tribune, 15 June 2022 The best example of Congress using its spending power to enact national policy changes at the state level is the federal effort in 1984 to raise the drinking age from 18 to 21. Asha Rangappa, CNN, 2 June 2022 The leaders of the march are urging people to call on Congress to enact changes to elections law nationwide in lieu of celebrations on the federal holiday dedicated to Dr. King’s birthday. Eliza Collins, WSJ, 17 Jan. 2022 The First Step Act of 2018 was approved with strong bipartisan support in Congress and signed by Trump to enact major criminal justice changes — always a contentious issue. San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2022 It is estimated that nearly half the country will enact near-total bans in the coming months. Charmaine Patterson, Peoplemag, 23 Aug. 2022 But it’s usually not the right time to enact major changes unless your portfolio isn’t diversified enough to weather the coming storm. Q.ai - Powering A Personal Wealth Movement, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022 Congress has had many opportunities to enact sweeping legislative changes in response to climate-change concerns, and Congress has, so far, declined to do so. The Editors, National Review, 22 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

enact

verb

en·​act i-ˈnakt How to pronounce enact (audio)
enacted; enacting
1
: to perform or act out
Two students enacted the story for the class.
2
: to make into law
enact legislation

Legal Definition

enact

transitive verb

en·​act i-ˈnakt How to pronounce enact (audio)
: to establish by legal and authoritative act : make into law
enact a bill

enact

verb

as in to pass
to put into effect through legislative or authoritative action Congress enacts all laws relating to foreign trade and immigration

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • pass
  • legislate
  • constitute
  • approve
  • dictate
  • make
  • ratify
  • authorize
  • ordain
  • reenact
  • permit
  • execute
  • lay down
  • effect
  • sanction
  • administer
  • proclaim
  • allow
  • decree
  • bring about
  • repass
  • confirm

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • repeal
  • revoke
  • rescind
  • abolish
  • kill
  • invalidate
  • cancel
  • reverse
  • nullify
  • abrogate
  • annul
  • overturn
  • void
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