enact Synonyms

enact Meaning

Wordnet

enact (v)

order by virtue of superior authority; decree

act out; represent or perform as if in a play

Webster

enact (v. t.)

To decree; to establish by legal and authoritative act; to make into a law; especially, to perform the legislative act with reference to (a bill) which gives it the validity of law.

To act; to perform; to do; to effect.

To act the part of; to represent; to play.

Webster

enact (n.)

Purpose; determination.

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The Parliament enacted a new law to protect the rights of minorities.

The county council enacted a bylaw to regulate the use of parks.

The board of directors enacted a policy to prohibit smoking in the workplace.

The homeowner's association enacted a covenant to maintain the common areas.