enact

[US]/ɪˈnækt/
[UK]/ɪˈnækt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. make (a bill or proposal) into law; put into effect.

Phrases & Collocations

enact laws

enact a policy

enact regulations

enact a bill

Example Sentences

re-enact a character in a play

enacted the part of the parent.

the whole performance is enacted in one continuous movement.

legislation was enacted in 1987 to attract international companies.

They're trying to enact a “nationality” bill.

the workers were protesting economic measures enacted a week earlier.

bombers were gathered together to re-enact the historic first air attack.

Real-world Examples

In some countries, legislation has been enacted to protect the individual's privacy.

Source: Recite for the King Volume 4 (All 60 lessons)

And we enact those free traits.

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But the statement itself won't necessarily enact change.

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Then your law cannot be enacted. It can't work.

Source: NPR News July 2022 Compilation

Votes that will influence president-elect Biden's ability to enact his agenda.

Source: BBC Listening Compilation January 2021

It has been implemented for over 20 years since it was enacted.

Source: CRI Online November 2017 Collection

The results should be made public before the rule is enacted.

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She thought they were enacting voodoo on her.

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It limits them to areas occupied by native groups in 1988 when the constitution was enacted.

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Biden spoke along with Vice President Kamala Harris and called for Congress to enact policing reform.

Source: AP Listening Collection April 2021

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