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enact

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪˈnækt/

Forms: enacting, enacted

enact means: To officially make a proposal into law.

verb

MAKE LAWC1

To officially make a proposal into law.

  • The government enacted a new law.
  • Parliament plans to enact legislation protecting rivers.
  • When was this bill enacted into law?

How to use it: enact something into law (Parliament enacted the bill into law last week.)

Similar words: pass, legislate

Opposites: repeal

Common phrases: enact a law, enact legislation, enact a bill

PLAY A ROLEC1

To play a character or show a scene through acting.

  • The children enacted a short scene.
  • She enacted the part of a worried mother.
  • Two actors will enact the king's final conversation.

Similar words: act, perform, portray

Common phrases: enact a role, enact a scene, enact the part

Questions about enact

What does enact mean?

To officially make a proposal into law.

What is enact in other languages?

Türkçe: yasalaştırmak · Español: promulgar · Français: adopter · Deutsch: erlassen · Italiano: approvare · 日本語: 制定する

How do you pronounce enact?

It is pronounced /ɪˈnækt/.

How do you use enact in a sentence?

The government enacted a new law. Parliament plans to enact legislation protecting rivers.

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