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enact

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en·act

[en-akt]
verb (used with object)
1.
to make into an act or statute: Congress has enacted a new tax law.
2.
to represent on or as on the stage; act the part of: to enact Hamlet.

Origin:
1375–1425; late Middle English enacten. See en-1, act

en·act·a·ble, adjective
en·ac·tor, noun
pre·en·act, verb (used with object)
re·en·act, verb (used with object)
un·en·act·ed, adjective
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Example Sentences
  • The nation's leaders need to develop and enact a plan to put the budget on a sound path.
  • Some give branches too much leeway, failing to enact the proper controls.
  • As states develop more socio-economic problems, they will be forced to enact their own laws.
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enact (ɪnˈækt)
 
vb
1.  to make into an act or statute
2.  to establish by law; ordain or decree
3.  to represent or perform in or as if in a play; to act out
 
en'actable
 
adj
 
en'active
 
adj
 
en'actory
 
adj
 
en'actment
 
n
 
en'action
 
n
 
en'actor
 
n

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Word Origin & History

enact
mid-15c., from en- "make, put in" + act. Related: Enacted; enacting.
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