noun The act of enacting something, or the state of having been enacted.
- The enactment of the new rule will change how every student registers for classes.
- Citizens waited eagerly for the enactment of the long-debated reform.
- Since its enactment, the policy has been praised by some and criticized by others.
noun The act of performing a role, as an actor does.
- Her enactment of the grieving queen left the audience in tears.
- The class gave an enactment of the story, each child playing a character.
- His enactment of the old sailor was so convincing that people forgot he was acting.
- The actors' powerful enactment of the play was breathtaking.
noun The process of turning a bill into law.
- The enactment of the bill took several months of debate and votes.
- Supporters gathered outside to celebrate the enactment of the proposal.
- Before its final enactment, the measure was reviewed by two separate committees.
noun A law that has been officially passed by a legislative body.
- The enactments passed by the council that year included sweeping reforms.
