enact

//ɪˈnækt//
B2Frequency Level 9Formal
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Verb

enactInfinitive
enactPresent tense
enactedPast tense
enactedPast participle
enactingPresent participle
enactsThird-person singular
1

To make a bill or proposal officially become law through a legislative process.

The parliament enacted a new law to protect the environment.

2

To act out or perform a role, scene, or story.

The students enacted a famous scene from Shakespeare's play.

3

To put something into practice or effect; to carry out.

The company enacted a new policy to improve employee satisfaction.

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