ENACT Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

enact

verb

i-ˈnakt

Definition of enact

as in to pass

to put into effect through legislative or authoritative action Congress enacts all laws relating to foreign trade and immigration

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Recent Examples of enact Similarly, the interplay enacted in the exhibition between Jafa’s and Prince’s work forces us as visitors to actively participate in a practice of juxtapositional thinking ourselves, producing a momentum that is at once menacing and enlivening. — Tina M. Campt, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026 The legislature enacted the gun control law at issue by a partisan vote on May 26 and the Dooley’s decision drew predictable political reaction. — Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 1 Oct. 2026 The report connected those cases to laws enacted by Democratic officials that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities. — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026 Experts say part of the problem is a lack of funds to deploy protective measures and enact laws that already exist, an argument put forward by feminist candidates such as Luciana Boiteux, who is running for Rio’s state legislature. — ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for enact

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And because of the Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act passed earlier this year, the company appears to be on track to have taxpayers foot the bill.

— H. Gilbert Welch, STAT, 6 Oct. 2026
It was intended to be a casino, but when the law to legalize casinos didn’t pass, the property was sold.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of pass

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Like prediction markets, their power lay as much in predication as prediction, in legislating what can be asked, priced, and made real—or made valuable as art assets.

— Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
The British and Australian parliaments could legislate to alter a monarch’s immunity.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of legislate

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The allegations come after the California Department of Human Resources sent a notice in February 2022 outlining that departments cannot approve employee requests to regularly work from out-of-state locations.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026
The consent agenda is intended to approve items with broad or unanimous agreement.

— Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026

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