acht — meaning in English

English meaning

• compact adjective Taking up little space; neatly and efficiently arranged.
• decree noun An official order or law issued by an authority.
• enactment noun The act of enacting, or the state of being enacted.
• ness noun A headland or promontory jutting out into the sea, often used as part of place names.

Senses

acht is used for these senses in English:

• ness Appended to adjectives to form nouns meaning "the state of being (the adjective)", "the quality of being (the adjective)", or "the measure of being (the adjective)".
• compact An agreement or contract.
• decree An edict or law.
• enactment (law) A piece of legislation that has been properly authorized by a legislative body.

compact — full definition

1. adjective Taking up little space; neatly and efficiently arranged.
2. noun A formal agreement between two or more parties.
3. noun A small case containing face powder, often with a mirror.
4. verb To press or pack something tightly together.

decree — full definition

1. noun An official order or law issued by an authority.
2. noun A formal ruling handed down by a court, especially in matters of equity, admiralty, or probate.
3. verb To officially order or command something.

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