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Definition of enactment

enactment

/ɪˈnæktmənt/
en · act · ment
Plural:enactments
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• noun

1

The process of passing a bill or decree into law.

Example

"The committee worked tirelessly toward the enactment of the new environmental protection bill."

2

A single law, statute, or provision that has been officially passed.

Example

"Several nineteenth-century enactments regarding property rights remain in force today."

3

The acting out or performance of a role, play, or historical event.

Example

"The festival featured a dramatic enactment of the town's founding by local actors."

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• Rhymes for enactment

• Nearby Words

enabler
enact
enactable
enactment
enactor
enamel
enamelist

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 19th century from the verb 'enact' and the suffix '-ment'; 'enact' itself derives from the prefix 'en-' combined with 'act', from Latin 'actus' ('a doing' or 'decree').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Enactment. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/enactment
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