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
well-en·act·ed, adjective
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enact (ɪnˈækt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
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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Example sentences
In order to prevent employees from behaving badly, he recently noted, companies
  enact increasingly elaborate codes of conduct.
Even so, the government faces vocal demands to enact a national ban on bulk
  water exports.
Leaders of both parties also seem to agree that the reaching of the limit is a
  useful occasion to enact budget cuts.
And even simple reforms require each country to enact new laws, so there is
  ample scope for political interference.
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