Enactment Meaning

/ɛnˈæktmənt/
C1

Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

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nounThe act of enacting, or the state of being enacted.

nounThe act of enacting, or the state of being enacted., The act of playing the part of.

The enactment of the law was highly anticipated.
The enactment ceremony was attended by officials.
The president signed the bill, leading to the enactment of the law.
Antonyms:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of the new policy will take effect next year.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ of the new policy was met with broad public support.

Etymology tree English enact Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥ Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥tom Proto-Italic *-mentom Latin -mentum Old French -mentbor. Middle English -ment English -ment English enactment From enact + -ment.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of the new policy will take effect next year.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ of the new policy was met with broad public support.

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