English Explanatory Dictionary

enactment

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act of enacting, or the state of being enacted.
  2. The act of playing the part of.
  3. The act of making (a bill) into law.
  4. A piece of legislation that has been properly authorized by a legislative body.

Pronunciation

/ɛnˈæktmənt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-enactment.wav

Word forms

enactment enactments

Etymology

From enact + -ment.

Related words

reenactment

Derived words

nonenactment preenactment

Translations

Indonesian: pemeragaan Irish: achtú Irish: achtachán Portuguese: encenação Spanish: enactuación
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