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   en·act·ment

   /iˈnak(t)m(ə)nt/

   noun

   • 1. the process of passing legislation: "the enactment of equal pay legislation" Similar passingmaking lawratificationratifyingvalidationvalidatingsanctionsanctioningapprovalapprovingendorsementadoptiondecreeingordaininglegislatingapplicationapplianceimplementationOpposite repeal
   • ▪ a law that is passed: "enactments covering food safety" Similar billactlawbylaworderdecreeresolutionrulingruleregulationstatuteedictmeasuremotioncommandcommandmentpronouncementproclamationdictatedictumdiktatfiatlegislationordinance
   • 2. a process of acting something out: "the story becomes an enactment of his fantasies" Similar actingplayingperformingperformancestagingappearanceportrayaldepictionrepresentationpersonificationformal:personation

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › enactmentEnactment Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Enactment is the act of enacting or the state of being enacted, or something (such as a law) that has been enacted. Learn more about the word history, synonyms, examples, and legal and kids definitions of enactment.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishENACTMENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Enactment is the act of making a law or performing a story or play. Learn more about the meaning, usage and pronunciation of enactment with examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

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   Enactment definition: the act of enacting. . See examples of ENACTMENT used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishENACTMENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Enactment is the process of making a law official or the performance of a play or story. Learn the synonyms, pronunciation, collocations and usage of enactment with Collins Dictionary.

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   The process of making something into a law is enactment. The enactment of new legislation in your town means that you'll now have to keep your dog on a leash in all public parks.

7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › enactEnact Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Enact means to establish by legal and authoritative act, especially to make into law. It can also mean to act out a role in a play. See synonyms, examples, word history and related entries.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › enactmentEnactment - definition of enactment by The Free Dictionary

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   Enactment is the act or process of enacting, or something that is enacted, such as a law or a play. Find synonyms, translations, and usage examples of enactment from various sources and dictionaries.