en·act·ment

[en-akt-muhnt]
noun
1.
the act of enacting.
2.
the state or fact of being enacted.
3.
something that is enacted; a law or statute.
4.
a single provision of a law.

Origin:
1810–20; enact + -ment

non·en·act·ment, noun
re·en·act·ment, noun
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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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enactment
1817, from enact + -ment.
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Example sentences
Their enactment, alas, is likely to be held back by two things.
Effect of repeal or enactment of ordinance by initiative or referendum.
Traditionally juries are the device by which the rigor of the law is modified
  pending the enactment of new statutes.
They worried that it presented an obstacle to the rapid enactment of their
  legislation.
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