verb

enact

to enact, to pass, to legislate, to perform

The government will enact a new law.

The government will enact a new law.

The actors will enact a famous scene from the play.

The actors will enact a famous scene from the play.

((sth.)) to make (a bill) into law The government will enact a new law.

Synonyms: legislate, pass, perform, portray

From the prefix 'en-' (to put into) and 'act'. Literally, to put into action.

Think of putting an idea 'into action' (en-act), whether it's a law or a performance on stage.

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