enact

verb

i-NAKT/ɪˈnækt/

Formsenacts, enacting, enacted

3 meanings of enact

1
verbtransitive
To make a bill official so it becomes a law.
Like turning an idea on paper into a real rule everyone must follow.
Lawmakers voted to enact the new safety rules.
Congress will enact the budget before the deadline.
Similarpass, adopt, approve, ratify
Oppositerepeal, rescind, revoke, abolish
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2
verbtransitive
To play a character in a play or story.
Like pretending to be someone else in a game of make-believe.
She will enact the queen in the school play.
Local children enact the nativity story every December.
Similarplay, portray, perform, act
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3
verbtransitive
To carry out or bring about something.
Like turning a plan into something you actually do.
The team worked hard to enact their plan.
Good leaders enact real change instead of just promising it.
Similarimplement, execute, effect, realize, accomplish
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Origin

From Middle English enacten. It comes from Latin parts meaning 'in' and 'to do or perform'.