enactment
Translation
enactment, legislation, passing, performance
Examples
The enactment of the law was controversial.
The enactment of the law was controversial.
This new enactment protects worker rights.
This new enactment protects worker rights.
Grammar Patterns
the enactment of (sth.) the process of passing (a law) The enactment of the law was controversial.
Similar Words
Synonyms: legislation, passing, law, statute
Etymology
From the verb 'enact' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ment'.
Memory Tips
An 'enactment' is the result or the process of the verb 'to enact'.