1. the process of making a bill or proposal into law
Usage: legal
2. a law that has been passed
Usage: legal
3. the performance or acting out of something

Examples

• The enactment of the new tax law took several months.
• Congress celebrated the enactment of the healthcare reform bill.
• The recent enactment requires all drivers to wear seatbelts.
• This enactment will go into effect next year.
• The students’ enactment of the historical battle was very realistic.
• Her enactment of the famous speech moved the audience to tears.
• The theater group’s enactment of the play received excellent reviews.