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English
Etymology
From enact + -ment.
Pronunciation
Noun
enactment (countable and uncountable, plural enactments)
- The act of enacting, or the state of being enacted.
- The act of playing the part of.
- The actors' powerful enactment of the play was breathtaking.
- (law) The act of making (a bill) into law.
- The enactment of this law will be a great step backward for our country.
- (law) A piece of legislation that has been properly authorized by a legislative body.
- The enactments passed by the council that year included sweeping reforms.
Derived terms
Translations
the act of making into law
a piece of legislation that has been properly authorized by a legislative body
