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Word: Enact
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late Middle English (formerly also as inact): from en-, in-, + act, suggested by medieval Latin inactare, inactitare
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɪˈnakt
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɛˈnakt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
make (a bill or other proposal) law
Short Definition:make bill or other proposal law
Examples:- legislation was enacted to attract international companies
Definition:
put into practice (an idea or suggestion)
Short Definition:put into practice
Examples:- the pressure group's aim was to see the proposals enacted
Definition:
act out (a role or play) on stage
Short Definition:act out on stage
Examples:- Mystery Plays were staged and enacted by members of the guilds
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