1. to make a bill or proposal into law
Usage: legal/governmental context
2. to perform or act out a role or scene
Usage: theatrical context
3. to put into practice or effect

Examples

• Congress enacts new legislation every session.
• The governor signed the bill after the legislature enacts it.
• The drama club enacts Shakespeare’s plays each spring.
• She enacts the role of Lady Macbeth with great intensity.
• The company enacts strict safety protocols in all facilities.
• The school enacts a new dress code policy next month.
• The city council enacts measures to reduce traffic congestion.