Definitions for: Enactment


[n] acting the part of a character on stage; dramaticially representing the character by speech and action and gesture
[n] the passing of a law by a legislative body
[n] a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body



Webster (1913) Definition: En*act"ment, n.
1. The passing of a bill into a law; the giving of
legislative sanction and executive approval to a bill
whereby it is established as a law.

2. That which is enacted or passed into a law; a law; a
decree; a statute; a prescribed requirement; as, a
prohibitory enactment; a social enactment.

Synonyms: act, characterization, passage, personation, portrayal

See Also: acting, character, decree, edict, fiat, impression, instrument, lawmaking, legal document, legal instrument, legislating, legislation, legislative act, official document, order, part, performing, persona, playacting, playing, rescript, role, statute, theatrical role

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