enact

CEFRC1

/ɪˈnækt/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To make a law official or perform a story.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To act the part of; to play.

Examples

  • Congress failed to enact any useful legislation during the entire session.

  • I did enact Julius Caesar.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
3
Synonyms
2

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To do; to effect.

  2. To make (a bill) into law.

More examples

In context

  • The practical effect of the Government's new anti-strike bill on the rail disputes in Great Britain is awaited, after the legislation was enacted.

  • The king enacts more wonders than a man.

Synonyms

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Origin

verb

From Middle English enacten, from en-, from Old French en- (“to cause to be”), from Latin in- (“in”) and Old French acte (“perform, do”), from Latin actum, past participle of ago (“set in motion”).